Middle School - 7th Grade Science
Phone: 712-243-1330
mapplegate@atlanticiaschools.org
Middle School - 7th Grade Science
Phone: 712-243-1330
mapplegate@atlanticiaschools.org
Hello! I am the 7th Grade Science teacher at Atlantic Middle School. My wife and I have been in Atlantic for a few years and we love it! My wife, Montana, teaches at Washington Elementary. Our two daughters, Ella and Emmy, keep us pretty busy!
I am a former college bowler, so I like to do a lot of bowling in my free time. I also enjoy being out on the golf course.
Middle School - 7th Grade Social Studies
Phone: 712-243-1330
rbird@atlanticiaschools.org
Middle School - 7th Grade Social Studies
Phone: 712-243-1330
Hello! My name is Miss Rebecca Bird. This is my first year teaching here at Atlantic Middle School, and I am excited to teach 7th Grade Social Studies this year.
Middle School - 8th Grade Science
Phone: 712-243-1330
jbrummer@atlanticiaschools.org
8th Grade Science
8th Grade Automation and Robotics
Head Varsity Football
Middle School - Social Studies/Family & Consumer Science
Phone: 712-243-1330
bcasey@atlanticiaschools.org
Middle School - Social Studies/Family & Consumer Science
Phone: 712-243-1330
I graduated from both Iowa State with a BA in English and Creighton University with a BA in History. I spent 2016 in Woodbine teaching Middle School English and I will be teaching 6th grade Social Studies this year.
Schuler/Middle School - Lead Instructional Coach
Phone: 712-243-1370
kchamberlain@atlanticiaschools.org
Schuler/Middle School - Lead Instructional Coach
Phone: 712-243-1370
kchamberlain@atlanticiaschools.org
Welcome to Schuler Elementary and Atlantic Middle School! I am Miss Chamberlain, a TLC instructional coach! I'm a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University. In the past, I've taught Title I Reading and 4th grade.
Middle School - PE
Phone: 712-243-1330
Middle School Physical Education.
Middle School Football Coach.
High School Wrestling Coach.
Middle School - Special Education
Phone: 712-243-1330
Hello!
My name is Michelle Fritz, and I am a middle school special education teacher. I live in Avoca, Iowa with my husband and two sons. This is my first year in the school district, and I am looking forwards to meeting all of the students, parents, and community members. My favorite thing about teaching is watching the students' confidence grow when they learn something new. It is amazing how many different and challenging things students can learn that they never believed they could learn; simply because they mastered one concept. The power of the mind is incredible, and it is my job to help students develop positive thoughts about themselves. I believe that every student can learn and be challenged and that every student matters! I can't wait to learn and grow along with the students this year!
-Michelle Fritz
Middle School - 6th Grade Science
Phone: 712-243-1330
Hello!
My name is Derek Hall, and this is my second year of teaching 6th grade science and STEM in Atlantic. I recently graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City, Iowa, this past May. I am originally from Denison, Iowa, where I graduated from in May 2013. I have three other siblings: Luke (graduated from Iowa State), Ashley (Junior at Harlan), and Aidan (Freshman at Harlan). My parents also live in Harlan, so it is nice to be close to home!
My favorite sports teams are the Iowa Hawkeyes, Dallas Cowboys, and any team with LeBron James! This year I am also part of the football coaching staff where I am the head freshman football coach.
I am excited for the upcoming school year!
Middle School - 7th Grade Language Arts
Phone: 712-243-1330
khedegaard@atlanticiaschools.org
Middle School - 7th Grade Language Arts
Phone: 712-243-1330
khedegaard@atlanticiaschools.org
Hello, everyone!
I am Miss.Hedegaard at Atlantic Middle School and I teach 7th grade English. I am a University of Iowa Graduate from Underwood, IA. I am excited to start my teaching career as an Atlantic Trojan! This is my first year at the Atlantic Community School District. I graduated from the Univeristy of Iowa with a Bachelors Degree in Secondary English Education and a Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences. I recieved honors in English and I am excited to share my passions in the classroom. I also have two endorsements that will be benefical in my English classroom and that is the English ALL Endorsement and the Reading Endorsement. I love to read, write, and educate students as they are the ones who will be our future. My boyfriend and I will move to Atlantic in late August with our two kitties as we just bought a house near the middle school. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, working out, travelings, and spending time with family and friends.
Middle School - 6th Grade Resource
Phone: 712-243-1330
BS in Elementary Education/Special Education.
Masters degree - Special Education
Certifications:
I received my bachelor's degree in elementary education/special education from Northwest Missouri State University. I attained my masters degree in special education from Grand Canyon University and my ESL endorsement from University of Phoenix.
"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care".
Middle School - Tech
Phone: 712-243-1330
My name is Kelly Juhl, I am the technology teacher at the middle school.
Middle School - Language Arts
Phone: 712-243-1330
Hello, I am in my first year as a 6th grade language arts teacher at AMS. I have previously taught in northeast Iowa for the past 13 years in a variety of content areas including 10 years as a language arts teacher.
I completed my undergraduate degree from Central College and later a Master's Degree from Morningside University. I also hold Iowa endorsements in K-8 Reading and as a 5-8 Middle School Generalist.
I enjoy sports, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Middle School - 6th Grade Math
Phone: 712-243-1330
Hello! I am Chelsey Lee and I am thrilled to begin another school year teaching 6th grade math at Atlantic Middle School. My family, which consists of my husband, 8-yr old son, Bryson, and 5-yr old daughter, Avery live in Massena. In my free time I love baking, gardening, reading, photography, traveling and spending time with family.
Middle School - Library Para Educator
Phone: 712-243-1330
emaassen-thies@atlanticiaschools.org
Middle School - 8th Grade American History
Phone: 712-243-1330
mcdermott@atlanticiaschools.org
Middle School - 6th Grade Literacy
Phone: 712-243-1330
This is my second year teaching in the district. I grew up in Harlan, where I graduated high school in 2010. I then went to Iowa Western Community College and graduated in 2013 with a degree in Early Childhood Studies. While working as a paraprofessional at the Atlantic Early Learning Center, I completed my bachelors degree. In 2018, I graduated from Buena Vista University with a degree in Elementary Education. My husband, Jamie, and I live in Atlantic with our four children.
High School & Middle School - Agriculture
Phone: 712-243-5358
emiller@atlanticiaschools.org
High School & Middle School - Agriculture
Phone: 712-243-5358
I am Eric Miller and I am the Agricultural Instructor at Atlantic Community School District. I am also the FFA Advisor at Atlantic.
I graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 2000 with a Agriculture Education Degree and Graduated from Iowa State University with my Masters in 2018.
I taught at Odebolt - Arthur and OA/BCIG before coming to Atlantic.
High School & Middle School - Spanish
Phone: 712-243-5358
tniceswanger@atlanticiaschools.org
High School & Middle School - Spanish
Phone: 712-243-5358
tniceswanger@atlanticiaschools.org
I am excited to be teaching Spanish here at Atlantic High School again this year!
I will be teaching Spanish 1.
I also teach at the Middle School doing an exploratory for the 7th/8th grade.
I will be the Co-Head Speech & Debate coach along with Alex Bales.
I am looking forward to another great year with the students and the Atlantic Trojan staff!
@SenoritaNice
Middle School - Band
Phone: 712-243-1330
lodonnell@atlanticiaschools.org
Hi- My name is Mrs. O and I teach 6-8 bands and 6th grade general music. I graduated from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 2002. I previously taught 5 years in the Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn CSD. This is my 12th year teaching in the Atlantic Community School District. I am a woodwind specialist but can pretty much play anything. Check out my band website for more information!
Middle School - 7th Grade Language Arts
Phone: 712-243-1330
aoglesbee@atlanticiaschools.org
Middle School - 7th Grade Language Arts
Phone: 712-243-1330
aoglesbee@atlanticiaschools.org
Mrs. Oglesbee's current schedule:
1st Period 7th Grade Reading
2nd Period 7th Grade Language Arts
3rd Period 7th Grade Reading
4th Period 7th Grade Language Arts
5th Period MTSS Reading
6th Period MTSS Reading
7th Period 7th Grade Reading
8th Period Prep/Team
9th Period 7th Grade Language Arts
Middle School - TAG Coordinator
Phone: 712-243-1330
vperkins@atlanticiaschools.org
Hello! My name is Vanessa Perkins and I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Literacy Education minor. I am currently working on my Talented and Gifted endorsement through Morningside College and will have the endorsement completed by May of 2020. I taught 4th grade in Shenandoah, IA last year and am on my second year of teaching. I am an AHS Alumn and am very excited to be back in my home district teaching!
Middle School - 8th Grade English Language Arts
Phone: 712-243-1330
jpeterson@atlanticiaschools.org
Middle School - 8th Grade Math
Phone: 712-243-1330
I started working for AMS in 2012. I am an ACSD Alumni and am very excited to be working for the Atlantic school district as a staff member.
I graduated from Dartmouth College in 2005 with a B.A. in Psychology and Education. I then served as an officer in the Army for four years. I spent most of military career at Fort Lewis, WA, and did one year-long tour of duty in Afghanistan. I decided to leave the military to pursue a career in education in 2009. I received a Master's in Education from Franklin Pierce University, and while working towards my Master's, worked as a paraprofessional. This is my eighth year working as a special educator. I truly enjoy working with my students and watching them grow and learn!
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or email me.
Middle School & Schuler - Art
Phone: 712-243-1370
This will be my third year as the art teacher here at Schuler Elementary and Atlantic Middle School.
I graduated from C&M Community Schools in Massena in 1999, received my B.A. in Fine Arts in 2003 from Central College and completed the teacher licensure program at the University of Iowa in 2007.
This will be my 11th year being an art teacher. I have taught art to all levels K-12, and prior to coming to Atlantic I have taught art in the Griswold and CAM districts.
High School & Middle School - Counselor
Phone: 712-243-5358
I previously taught AP Human Geography, World History, Sociology, and American Government at Carlisle High School for 5 years. I graduated UNI in 2014 with Bachelors in All Social Studies Education and recieved my Masters of Science in School Counseling from Drake University in May of 2021. I am very excited to continue my counseling journey with Atlantic Community Schools! I believe in growth mindset, change, and collaboration!
Middle School - 7th Grade Math
Phone: 712-243-1330
aschechinger@atlanticiaschools.org
Middle School - 7th Grade Math
Phone: 712-243-1330
aschechinger@atlanticiaschools.org
Hi, I’m Amberley Schechinger. I teach 7th grade Math. I’ve been in education for 20 years. My husband works at Milk Unlimited and we farm north of Walnut with our 4 kids. In our ‘free time’ we enjoy snow skiing, farming, working outside, attending the kids’ activities, and visiting the older boys at Iowa State.
Middle School & Schuler - Counselor
Phone: 712-243-1330
Master of Science in Education
Buena Vista University
K-8 Counselor License
Middle School & Schuler - Health Services & Health Associate
Phone: 712-243-1330
ksimpson@atlanticiaschools.org
Middle School & Schuler - Vocal Music (4-8)
Phone: 712-243-1330
cthompson@atlanticiaschools.org
Middle School & Schuler - Vocal Music (4-8)
Phone: 712-243-1330
cthompson@atlanticiaschools.org
Mrs. Cheryl Thompson is in her fifteenth year teaching vocal music for the Atlantic Community School district. Her duties at Schuler Elementary include 4th and 5th grade General Music classes. At the Middle School, Mrs. Thompson teaches 6th grade choir, 7th grade choir and 8th grade choir and Show Choir. She is also directs the annual 7th grade Musical, Honor Choirs and Festvals for her students. Ukulele classes are offered to the Middle School and in 5th grade general music class.
Website https://sites.google.com/a/atlanticiaschools.org/atlantic-middle-school-choirs/
High School & Middle School - Family & Consumer Science
Phone: 712-243-5358
rwallace@atlanticiaschools.org
High School & Middle School - Family & Consumer Science
Phone: 712-243-5358
rwallace@atlanticiaschools.org
Graduate of Iowa State University with a B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences with a minor in Culinary Food Science.
I will be teaching at the high school and middle school. Classes that I teach are Intro to Foods, Foods II, International Cuisine, Baking and Pastry, Intro to FCS, and Human Growth and Development.
High School & Middle School - Industrial Technology
Phone: 712-243-5358
nwidrowicz@atlanticiaschools.org
High School & Middle School - Industrial Technology
Phone: 712-243-5358
nwidrowicz@atlanticiaschools.org
Hello! My name is Mr. Widrowicz and I am an industrial technology instructor at both Atlantic Middle School and Atlantic High School. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2014 with a BA in Technology Education. I taught at AHSTW in Avoca for 6 years before coming to Atlantic. I enjoy golfing, hunting, woodworking and spending time with my wife Allison and our 3 sons that keep us very busy and very happy. Go Trojans!
Middle School - SpEd
Phone: 712-243-1330
awidrowicz@atlanticiaschools.org
Hello!
I am Mrs. Widrowicz and teach 8th grade Special Ed. I graduated from University of Northern Iowa in 2014 with my degree in Business Teaching and Special Education. Shortly after graduating, I received my master's from UNI in Instructional Technology. I am starting my 8th year of teaching and look forward to building relationships with the students and families of AMS.
My husband, Noah, and I have three boys -- Tyson, Jaxon, and Logan. They keep us busy and make life fun!
Go Trojans!
The Atlantic Community School District will prepare all learners to be creative, innovative and productive citizens by providing diverse opportunities to learn and apply relevant skills and knowledge in a positive, disciplined and challenging environment.