Kevin Roth is one of our new teachers in the Special Education department. However, he is not new to the district or to Waubonsie Valley as you will soon find out by reading more about Kevin.
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What do you teach here at WV?
Special Education
Do you coach or oversee any clubs/activities here at WV?
Coach cross country and wrestling
How many years of experience in education do you have? Where have you taught before WV?
4 years as a TA at Metea and 1 semester as a SpEd teacher at Oswego High School
Why did you get into education?
2nd career. Fell in love teaching students with special needs
Where did you go to high school?
Here, Waubonsie Valley!!
Where did you go to college?
Undergrad – North Central College
Grad school – Aurora University
Where do you get inspiration from?
Great colleagues and mentors at Metea
Do you have a favorite Warrior Memory?
Homecoming court sophomore year & Warrior wrestling
Is there a student that you will never forget? Tell us why they were so memorable.
1:1 student I had at Metea. Most challenging and fun student I’ve ever had. Every day was different and I was always happy to work with him.
Favorite book?
Book – Great Gatsby
Favorite Song/Artist?
Artist – Staind
Favorite Food/Beverage?
Food – Italian Sub
Beverage – Barq’s Root Beer
Favorite childhood teacher and why?
Mr. Nelson @ Granger. Always challenged me and kept me motivated to compete with my twin sister who he also had in class.
When not at school, where do you like to spend your time or what do you like to do? Do you have any special talents?
Hanging out with my wife and friends. Love to be active.
What are your future goals?
Head wrestling coach and complete an Ironman triathlon
Who do you live with?
My wife Francesca
If your department had to vote you, “most likely to…”, what would they vote you?
Have the biggest beard
What did you do this summer?
Bought a house and traveled to Memphis, Nashville, the Smokey Mountains, and Charleston.
What is your goal for this school year?
Be the best case manager I can be