Introducing Mr.Beal
Recently the Ames Community School district has welcomed many new staff members, one of which being Krister Beal, who works in the math department. We asked him a few questions to introduce himself to the school.
Q: How long have you been teaching?
A: This is my first year in the district! But I’ve been told I’ve been teaching my whole life.
Q: Where have you taught before?
A: I taught at Roosevelt High School down in Des Moines.
Q: How does Ames compare to where you have taught before?
A: Ames is smaller than Roosevelt. The diversity is pretty similar here.
Q: What classes are you teaching?
A: Algebra II and Geometry.
Q: What inspired you to become a teacher?
A: I love helping people. Teachers were also a huge influence in my life growing up. So, I thought if I could do something like them, that would be a good use of my life.
Q: What’s your favorite part about teaching?
A: Seeing students who don’t believe in themselves begin to realize they are capable and intelligent people.
Q: What would you like students to know about you?
A: I’m equal parts nerd and sports super fan. I am a lifelong Pokemon fan. I am also a diehard Iowa State football fan
Q: What do you do for fun?
A: I like to play disc golf, play board games, and hang out with my nephews and niece. I also recently started playing golf, but I wouldn’t say I’m good enough to have fun with that yet.
Ames High is excited to welcome our new teacher Mr.Beal.
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Gunnar Jones • Feb 6, 2023 at 3:23 pm
Mr.Beal is a W math teacher
Michael Cochran • Feb 6, 2023 at 3:21 pm
Mr Beal is a W
Malina Kamau • Oct 14, 2022 at 10:18 am
I think that the mention of Mr. Beal’s quote saying “Seeing students who don’t believe in themselves begin to realize they are capable and intelligent people”, in response to the question “What’s your favorite part about teaching” was very moving and shows his genuine personality. I think that its a good question to show another side of him that one may not notice in the classroom.
John Becker • Oct 14, 2022 at 10:05 am
I like the introduction a lot. It really steers me in the right direction of what he is gonna be talking about in this interview. I also like the answers that he gave, not too long but they went one word responses.
They helped me get to know who he is better. The picture is also a good edition for the article.
Wiktoria Klepczarek • Oct 14, 2022 at 10:05 am
I like that the introduction briefly describes the subject so it is easier to start reading actual interviews. I think mr Beal is a person that teaches from the passion and I love that he could share it. I like that the photo shows him in his different role and the interview isn’t only focused on his work but also his personal life.
Leo White • Oct 14, 2022 at 10:01 am
I like how you get an introduction to who is going to be interviewed. Then I think the Q&A is done really well and you get to understand who is being interviewed better. The interviewing portion is not really bulky so you just keep reading it. Overall I
Like the article.
Victor Allen • Oct 14, 2022 at 10:01 am
This story begins with an introduction of Mr. Beal, which I think started off this way because this piece is a Q and A with the intent of getting people to learn more about a new teacher. The structure starts with the first paragraph, which is the introduction, and then all the other paragraphs are questions and answers. The image on this piece is of the subject, Mr. Beal, which was likely used to show us what he looks like in case people didn’t know, as well as explaining a little bit about his personality. He seems like a pretty happy, chill guy, and this is further reflected in the piece itself.
William Williams • Oct 13, 2022 at 1:04 pm
I like the introduction paragraph, it lets me know who exactly is getting interviewed. paired with the picture it gives a face and a personality to the interviewee. overall, this introduction makes me interested in the rest of the story.