Ms. Megan Koerner applied for a teaching job at Hastings High School seven years ago. Although she had never been to Hastings prior to her interview, she instantly knew she was “home.” “I walked into the office at the high school and could feel the family atmosphere. I had another interview the following day at a school 10 minutes from my home, but after touring the high school and talking with staff, the decision to come to Hastings was an easy one,” says Megan. Ms. Koerner’s son started preschool at Tilden this year, and she plans to open enroll him in the district next year as a kindergartner. That’s true Raider Pride!
The favorite part of her day is when she is able to try something new or different during a lesson and hear a student comment about enjoying it or being able to understand the concept better. “I love what I do. Connecting with students and discussing math with them daily is the best job ever! I just wish I had more time in my day to get everything done so I could create more of the fun parts of my job,” she says.
When asked who inspires her, Megan had many answers. “My students, my colleagues, and my own children. I am so impressed by the workload our students take on and honestly don’t know how some of them fit everything into their day. My colleagues are some of the most welcoming and helpful people I have ever met. I always know I can lean on them for help, and they will be there for me without question! My own kids make me want to continue to be a good teacher and do everything I can to ensure my students have a positive educational experience,” replied Ms. Koerner.
When Megan isn’t busy with students or her own children, she loves to travel! She loves finding new places to explore with her family, doing crafts with her kids, or trying a new recipe in the kitchen.
