Nick Mickelson is a new teacher at Grygla

From the Grygla Eagle

What is your new position at the school? I am the 7-12th grade science teacher. 

What/where were you previously teaching? This is my first full-time teaching position. Previously, I was a K-12 substitute teacher in the Goodridge, Grygla, and RLCC school districts.

Educational background? I graduated from the University of North Dakota with my Meet Grygla School’s new staff Bachelor’s Degree in 2011 and am currently working with Bemidji State University to complete their FasTrack PostBac program and to obtain a Master’s Degree.

Where are you living? My wife and I just purchased a home north of Trail.

What attracted/drew you to your new position/school? Honestly...everything! The staff members are caring and innovative, the students are engaged in their learning experience, and the community strongly supports the school and its staff in a way that is rare to find.

Describe your teaching style? I would say that I believe students learn best by doing and, therefore, I try to incorporate hands-on activities in all of my classes.

What goals have you set for your first year? My goals are to maintain a high standard of academic achievement with my students and to help our robotics program reach another successful season. 

Five adjectives that describe you? I would say caring, determined, patient, vocal, and creative.

What interests/hobbies do you have outside of the classroom? I enjoy fishing during all seasons, camping, hiking, watching/participating in sports, and spending time with family.

If you could trade places with anybody for a week – who would it be? I would trade places with Neil deGrasse Tyson, because he is so influential in the world of science and gets to do some incredible work with NASA and many other organizations.

 

Editors Note: Nick is the son of Eric & Patty Mickelson of Oklee. Eric and Patty are both teachers also. Eric teaches at Goodridge and Patty teaches at RLCC in Oklee.