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<p>By Meghan Pennell</p>
<p><strong>What is your position at Northwest?</strong><br />“I am the athletic director and assistant principal.”</p>
<p><strong>Have you taught before?</strong><br />“I taught in Bellevue for a while and coached college basketball for eight years at schools like Midland, Creighton and Hillsdale College.”</p>
<p><strong>What brought you to Northwest?</strong><br />“Honestly, I had a strong desire to get back to Nebraska and focus on being a better dad. Now my kids can see their grandparents more often and we don’t have to travel as much.”</p>
<p><strong>Are you involved in anything outside of school?</strong><br />“Not really. This job has me pretty busy, but I love hanging out with my family when I have the time.”</p>
<p><strong>What is an interesting fact about you?</strong><br />“I have a nine-year-old and six-year-old who are just getting started in sports. They are super social and excited about school.”</p>
<p>*Photo Courtesy by Matthew Fritsche</p>
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