Physical Education

   Mr. Simon McKenzie - PE Teacher

In 2003, I graduated from Alma High School and pursued and career in education at Hastings College.  I, also, played 4 years of varsity baseball for the Broncos. I graduated from Hastings College in the spring of 2007 where I did my student teaching as well at an elementary school and the middle school.  From there, I did a variety of substituting in the Lincoln area.  At Hastings College, I was exposed to a vast array of coaching experiences from elementary to college level and enjoyed working with the youth and watching them develop.

In working and student teaching for public schools, I have definitely noticed that at St. Patrick’s the students are being instructed to be better well-rounded people in their community.  Someone told me that if you watched two children act you could tell which one went to St. Patrick’s and which one didn’t and at first I didn’t believe that.  But, after working for just a couple weeks I noticed that it is very true and that’s a huge compliment to the children and staff.  

I am enjoying myself at St. Patrick’s.  It is like no other place I have worked.  The administration and staff are the friendliest and hopeful I have ever seen and the kids are working very hard in P.E. which makes the experience more enjoyable for everyone. 

I am from Alma, NE, a small town in South Central Nebraska.  My parents still reside there and I currently live in Lincoln, NE and am hoping to move to this area in the near future.  I became engaged in January and will be getting married next summer to my fiancée, Glynna. 

  Mrs. Betsy Bender - Kindergarten PE Teacher