Baltic Welcomes New Staff Members The new school year has begun with new staff in classrooms throughout the school. The departure of Ross Rollinger, Lindsey Palmer, Pete Egstad and the retirement from teaching of Mr. Gunderson as well as increased elementary enrollment has opened the door for five new teachers at Baltic this year. Each new teacher was asked to respond to a few questions to reveal their background before coming to Baltic. Maggie Moeller, First Grade. Born/grew up in: Sioux F alls, SD High School graduated from: Lincoln High School Post high school institution(s) and/or activities: USD Previous teaching or employment: Kindergarten teacher at Hanson Elementary in Alexandria, SD Where do you currently live: Sioux F alls, SD Family – I have 5 people in my family. My mom Susan, my dad Scott, my sister Jennifer, and my brother Sam. And me J I also have a Chihuahua named Peaches and a cat named Steven. Hobbies or other activities: Camping, fishing, canoeing, music concerts, reading and watching movies. Likes: I love cooking, watching baseball, and going on trips as of- Ms. Moeller brings her own ten webcam to class to expand as I can her students’ experiences Jillian Daane, Third Grade Born/grew up in: Sioux City, Iowa High School graduated from Sioux City East High School Post high school institution(s) and/or activities University of South Dakota Previous teaching or employment- First year teaching Where do you currently live- Sioux Falls Family – I come from a big family and I am marrying into an even bigger one! I have an older brother who is in medical school and a younger sister who goes to USD. My parents are currently living in Sioux City. Likes – I enjoy being with family and friends. Ms. Daane kicks oﬀ her teaching career at Baltic Elementary. Alan Baskerville, MS Social Studies Born/grew up in: F onda, Iowa High School graduated from: Newell-Fonda Post high school institution(s) and/or activities: NIACC - Associate Arts Degree. College Baseball South Dakota State University - B.S. Sociology and Teaching certification. Previous teaching or employment: Worked 1 year as a counselor at McCrossan Boys Ranch Spent 2 years at Newell-Fonda CSD teaching Middle School Social Studies and Coached High School Football and track. Mr Baskerville prepares to Where do you currently live: Sioux F alls, South Dakota Family – My wife Paige and I just recently moved back to South Da- face another day full of middle schoolers kota after a two year stint in my home state of Iowa. We resided in Storm Lake Iowa where she worked for the Chamber of Commerce there and I was able to teach at my former school. We currently live in Sioux Falls were she is working as a Public Relations Specialist for Avera. Hobbies or other activities: I enjoy spending time with my family, coaching athletics, and going to different activities around the area. Likes – Family, friends, Husker football, movies, Mexican food, Southern Sweet Tea, and coffee. Mr Baskerville is currently JH Volleyball coach and will coach JH Girls Basketball and JH Track Dan Hoch, HS Social Studies Born/grew up in: Harlan, IA High School graduated from: Harlan, IA Post high school institution(s) and/or activities: University of Missouri Previous teaching or employment: Harlan, IA 2 years Where do you currently live: Sioux Falls Family – Wife- Megan Christopher-Hoch, USF Softball coach Hobbies or other activities: Fishing, Video Games, and Bike Riding Mr Hoch’s smile says he’s glad Likes – Sports and Pizza to see you in his class. Mr. Hoch is adding his football knowledge and experience to the coaching staff this year, serving as a volunteer football coach. Lee Irvine, K-12 PE Born/grew up in: Lander, Wyoming High School graduated from Lander Valley High School Post high school institution(s) and/or activities Dickinson State University (ND) Previous teaching or employment: Chester Area School District Where do you currently live Sioux Falls, SD Family – 5 year old son named Tavin Hobbies or other activities: Water-sports, Basketball, Football, Bike Riding, and Swimming Likes – F ettuccini Alfredo, Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies Mr. Irvine joins the Baltic coaching staff as assistant boys basketball coach and head golf coach. Mr Irvine stands with the equipment he inherited from Mr. Egstad.