New teacher science teacher moves classrooms after working at Mill Valley for only two years

Mill Valley News: What did you do before you came to MV? 

Scott Poertner: I taught at Bonner Springs for 22 years and I still live there. 

MVN: Can you describe something in your room or desk that means something to you?

SP: This rock was given to me by my kids. I have always just had it. 

MVN: What are some of your goals for Mill Valley?

SP: One of my goals for Mill Valley is to learn about Mill Valley and be a part of the community.

MVN: What do you like to do in your free time?

SP: In my free time, I like to travel a little bit, spending time in a group and just hanging out. 

MVN: What was your favorite subject when you were in school? 

SP: My favorite subject when I was in school was chemistry.

MVN: Why?

SP: I just enjoyed chemistry and I got a degree in it.

MVN: So what were your first impressions of everybody at Mill Valley? 

SP: My first impressions of everybody were good. Mill Valley seems like a good community. 

MVN: Why did you choose to come to Mill Valley to teach?

SP: I came to work at Mill Valley because a friend of mine actually worked here that used to teach with me at Blue Springs. He told me he was leaving so I took his job when he left.

MVN: Why did you want to get into teaching?

SP: I got into teaching because a lot of my family members taught. It was in the family.

MVN: What do you enjoy about teaching?

SP: I just like to interact with the kids. It’s fun. It’s fun teaching kids how to do things especially when they learn how to do it.

MVN: Which college did you go to?

SP: I went to Missouri Southern and I got my bachelor’s degree there and then I went to the University of Central Missouri.

MVN: What did you major or minor in at college?

SP: I majored and minored math, chemistry, and education during college.

MVN: What are you looking forward to attending at Mill Valley?

SP: I’m looking forward to attending sports and games. I am going to try to get to some soccer games. I’m looking forward to football games but I haven’t been to a football game yet.