Teacher of the Month
Our January Teacher of the Month is Nathan Koerber. He has been a Spanish teacher at Lakeside for over a decade. He has also served the student body as a coach and currently has additional administrative duties in the enrollment office. Mr. Koerber has ways of connecting with the students and often some of the kids that speak so highly of him, have never even taken Spanish classes...they just love Mr. Koerber!
Some student comments we received about Mr. Koerber are:
- He is really nice and makes classes fun.
- He is the best teacher with the best sense of humor and knows how to make class enjoyable and fun without lacking education.
- He is always very optimistic in the morning, making sure everyone is having fun, and very great at explaining a different language so we can understand it better.
- He really takes the time to get to know all of his students. He truly cares about all the students, and can tell when something is wrong without them having to say anything. He also is always in a positive mood and is always brightening people's days by singing in the hallway. Not only is he a fun teacher, but does all of that while still enforcing rules and helping students learn."
- Always uplifting, always has a positive attitude, always smiling and always greets me and others."
As mentioned above, one of our favorite things about Mr. Koerber is the way he fills the halls and the office with singing...sometimes even "Koerber" originals as he makes up ditties off the top of his head. He was also infamous in one of his first years at Lakeside for coming up with a "dab-of-the-day" when the dab was having a moment among teenagers. Another fun fact about Mr. Koerber is that he keeps his vast tie collection in his classroom and decides each morning which one he is going to wear that day. When he is not at Lakeside, Mr. Koerber is busy at home with his wife and 3 kids or working on home improvement projects. He is also a tea aficionado if you are looking for a good brew. We are so thankful for the many gifts Mr. Koerber brings to our Lakeside family and we are thrilled to have him as our January Teacher of the Month!
Overview of the ToM program
The Lake Mills Rotary Club is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating outstanding educators who make a significant impact in the Lake Mills public and private schools. Our Teacher of the Month program aims to honor exceptional teachers, encourage excellence in education, and foster a strong connection between the community and local schools.
With the goal to recognize and reward two teachers each month for their dedication, innovation, and positive influence on students, one teacher will be recognized from the Lake Mills Area School District staff, and one teacher will be recognized from either St. Paul or Lakeside Lutheran staff.
If there is a Lakeside teacher who has done something exceptional or been an amazing influence on your Warrior, please fill out a form! Any questions can be directed to Missy McKenna at:[email protected]
Recognition Process
Nomination Window: Nominations are open from the 1st to the 15th of each month. Submissions received after the 15th will be considered for the following month. Lakeside alternates with St. Paul, beginning with LLHS in September.
How to Nominate: The online nomination form is available here, as well as in the Warrior Weekly e-News during the nomination period. The link will also be pinned on Facebook. Parents, students, alum are all welcome and encourage to nominate!
Announcement: The selected teacher of the month will be announced on the third Tuesday of each month via the Rotary Club’s website, social media channels and local news outlets. Recognition: A special presentation will be made at a Rotary Club meeting with the teacher’s nominator invited to attend as well. The winning teacher will receive lunch, $200, an oil change and various gift certificates as tokens of appreciation. Celebration: The Rotary Club will organize a small celebration at the end of the school year to honor a “Teacher of the Year” from the pool of those who received a Teacher of the Month award. This person will receive $500.
The Lake Mills Rotary Club looks forward to celebrating the dedicated educators who shape the future of our community. Your participation in this program helps acknowledge and reward the incredible work being done in our schools.
See LLHS winners below!
