About Mr. Gauen
Hello everyone!
My name is Mike Gauen and I am the 7th grade science teacher at Nathan Hale Middle School. I am very excited about the school year and can't wait to dive into some cool science topics with a great group of students.
Educational Background:
I graduated from Illinois State University in 2009 with a degree in Biology and a sequence in Biology Education. I am currently working on a Learning/Behavior Specialist endorsement and have goals of getting a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Teaching Background:
Before graduating from ISU I completed my student teaching at Springfield High School. I was hired for the remainder of the year to fill an administrative leave position and also asked to teach their summer school Biology course.
After teaching summer school Biology, I filled a 1 year medical leave position teaching 7th and 8th grade Science at Deercreek-Mackinaw Junior High.
And now I am here at Nathan Hale Middle School starting my third year and could not be happier.
More about me:
When I am not teaching, I enjoy watching sports, playing music, and reading. My favorite teams are the Bulls, Bears, St. Louis Cardinals, and Liverpool soccer club.
Looking forward to the 2016-2017 school year.
*Picture of me and my family. Me and my wife are the 2nd and 3rd from the left*
My name is Mike Gauen and I am the 7th grade science teacher at Nathan Hale Middle School. I am very excited about the school year and can't wait to dive into some cool science topics with a great group of students.
Educational Background:
I graduated from Illinois State University in 2009 with a degree in Biology and a sequence in Biology Education. I am currently working on a Learning/Behavior Specialist endorsement and have goals of getting a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Teaching Background:
Before graduating from ISU I completed my student teaching at Springfield High School. I was hired for the remainder of the year to fill an administrative leave position and also asked to teach their summer school Biology course.
After teaching summer school Biology, I filled a 1 year medical leave position teaching 7th and 8th grade Science at Deercreek-Mackinaw Junior High.
And now I am here at Nathan Hale Middle School starting my third year and could not be happier.
More about me:
When I am not teaching, I enjoy watching sports, playing music, and reading. My favorite teams are the Bulls, Bears, St. Louis Cardinals, and Liverpool soccer club.
Looking forward to the 2016-2017 school year.
*Picture of me and my family. Me and my wife are the 2nd and 3rd from the left*