Joe Mainardi Teacher - Social Studies/Elect
This chapter of my life started about eight years ago, when I moved to Yakutat, Alaska. Presently, I reside in Ketchikan, where I enjoy my time outdoors (even in the rain!), hunting, and fishing, and beach-combing. When the weather is too bad, I enjoy woodworking in my garage.
I grew up about 20 miles west of New York City, in Boonton, New Jersey, and I can't imagine moving back. I have fallen in love with Southeast Alaska, and I'm looking forward to raising my family here....where the air is still fresh, and there are still places to explore!
I have two awesome little boys. Jackson is 3, and Teddy is almost a year old. I also have an old dog, Grosvenor, who joins us on our adventures. My wife, Mrs. Mainardi, was a 1st grade teacher at Point Higgins Elementary School. Now, she stays home to watch the boys.
I graduated from the University of Alaska Southeast in May of 2016 with a Master's degree in Teaching. I student taught at Ketchikan High School (go Kings!) in the History department. Now, I teach at Schoenbar Middle School in Ketchikan.
My favorite part of teaching is connecting our learning to the world around us! After all, the connections and ideas uncovered throughout high school can last us for our whole lives.
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