Mr. Ryan Smiley joins Gladbrook-Reinbeck this year as the new Jr. High Special Education teacher. He feels right at home in G-R’s small-school environment, having graduated from Northern University High School and taught at Valley Lutheran School in Cedar Falls prior to joining the G-R staff. He’s a 2015 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, with a major in PE/Health and a minor in coaching. At Valley Lutheran, he taught grades K-12 Physical Education, high school health, and served as the athletic director. Here are a few interesting facts about Mr. Smiley:
Why did you become a teacher? To help teach young people to become men and women of empathy and integrity who will lead, be responsible and change the world for good.
Your favorite teacher: Jann Miller, Neil Phipps, Bob Lee, Tracy Johns. All of them played a very important role in my education but also in what kind of person I wanted to be. They were able to fill gaps when I was struggling with things at home/Life
Favorite subject when you were a student: PE/Anatomy
Favorite activity while in high school: Football-Track
Favorite Superhero: Superman 1978
Favorite sport/team: Notre Dame
Last book you read: Sacred Acre: The Ed Thomas Story by Mark Tabb
All-time favorite book: InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives by Joe Ehrmann. In his book, he talks about how impactful coaches can be IF they are coaching for the right reasons, and how to examine yourself before and during your coaching/teaching to help ensure that the kids are getting the best out of you and you are getting the best out of the kids.
Initial impressions of G-R: I am excited to be part of a small school that offers a ton of opportunities for kids. I am also excited to be coaching football again.
What did I forget to ask? Wife- Alicia; Daughter-Ellie 9th Grade at G-R Jr./Sr. H.S; Son Nathan (Nate)- 5th Grade at G-R Elementary.
The #RebelNation welcomes Mr. Smiley and his family to Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community Schools!
The #RebelNation welcomes Mr. Smiley and his family to Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community Schools!
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