Jamie Cassette Ball
Jamie is currently teaching 7th grade math in Tempe, AZ. She has taught middle school math for 7 years, and 4th grade for 1. She taught in rural Nevada for 6 years, and in the city for 2. She will be returning to Nevada in the fall of '05. She also coached high school softball and volleyball, and is currently in her last semester of her master's program at Arizona State University. Jamie is studying Elementary Education, with a concentration in ESL. She currently also works with ASU as a mentor teacher for 2 students a semester, to prepare them for their student teaching in the upcoming semester. Jamie plans to take a break from pursuing further education until her son is older. Then she plans to work on a doctorate degree and possibly become a professor.
Mark Haag
Mark taught at Clinton High School for two years. His first year he taught History and other Humanities classes. His second year he taught special needs students. Mark says, "This gave me an opportunity to work with students in smaller groups. Since, I returned to school and work as a computer support specialist at ABC Supply Company in Beloit. Although I am no longer teaching, I value the experiences greatly and am proud that I taught."