Many teachers at Capital teach a variety of classes, but a few like Mr. Hanson, the new Latin teacher, have a very specific education and teach just one subject. As Hanson says, “I went to UC Berkley, UC Ervine, and studied the history of ideas, along with Latin and Greek.” Hanson’s previous work experience includes a variety of jobs such as a Microsoft tester, a legal assistant, construction worker, and of course, teacher. Upbeat and excited with his new pupils, Hanson says “The students are pretty good, don’t seem to mind if you push them to do their best and it’s a nice environment.”

Laura Hemmer dreamed of being a teacher ever since she was a child, she never thought that this dream would translate to reality. Mrs. Hemmer attended a Catholic High School, and a Catholic college, Carroll College. Mrs. Hemmer has a diversified list of jobs she has held down, in High School she was a Barista, last year Mrs. Hemmer was a special education teacher in Cut Bank, and this year Mrs. Hemmer teaches Biology and Government. The medley of skills Mrs.

Kathleen Brown, the schools new Native American Educations for All Coach, doesn’t really teach a class here at Capital High, but she does play an important role in the rising in effort in schools to educate students about Native American culture.

Bob Goodwin, new math teacher at Capital High School, was born the sixth of September, 1985 in Lewistown, Montana. Goodwin then attended Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This year at CHS Goodwin is teaching two math classes, Technical Math and Math III.

Mr. Taylor Duncan hails from room 224 as Capitol High School’s new Earth Science teacher. Duncan graduated from Helena High School and went on to the University of Montana graduating with a Bachelor’s in Education. As a kid however, Duncan didn’t dream of being anything close to a high school teacher.

As the 2008-2009 school year slowly creeps on by, seniors are swept away with scholarships, financial aid and college visits. An option to alleviate many of these stresses is the new Career Center resource assistant Ms.Bawden.

Ms. Knight is the new Applied Design and Art teacher here at Capital High. She teaches a range of students, from incoming freshman to graduating seniors.

“I enjoy teaching here and my class is a great bunch of kids,” said Eric Croft, the new automotive tech teacher at Capitol High and a newcomer to Helena.

Mr. Larson, one of the many new teachers this year at Capital High School, agreed to sit down and answer a few questions.

Everyone knows that taking Earth Science and Biology is a must if you plan on graduating from Capital High School.