Meet our New Teachers
Launch the media gallery 1 playerTreynor CSD has hired four new teachers for the 2020-21 school year. Mr Beresh will be in the High School, Mr. Hansmann will serve both the Middle School and High School, Mr. Nichols will be in the Middle School and Mrs. King will be in the Elementary School. Read more about our new educators below.
Educational background: I went to Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln Nebraska receiving my Bachelors Degree in History Social Studies Secondary Education.
Tell us a little about yourself: I am from Omaha Nebraska and have two younger brothers and my wonderful parents. I love anything outdoors, especially fishing! I am a huge sports fan and root for the Huskers, the Buffalo Bills, Villanova Basketball, and the San Diego Padres. I did not play sports competitively in high school, but I was a nationally ranked debater and will be coaching the debate team here at Treynor.
What classes will you be teaching? I will be teaching American History, US Govt. and economics.
What are you looking forward to in your first year at Treynor? I am extremely excited to meet all the new faces and students here at Treynor, and become a part of such an amazing community.
Educational background: I attended Northwest Iowa Community College to get my associates degree and then transferred to Northwestern College for my degree in education.
Tell us a little about yourself: I grew up in Northwest Iowa, specifically, Boyden. In whatever free time I have, I thoroughly enjoy disc golf and reading anything by Tom Clancy or within the genres of science, sports, or auto/biographies.
What classes will you be teaching? I will be teaching sixth grade science as well as high school biology.
What are you looking forward to in your first year at Treynor? I grew up in a town of eight-hundred people so I am very excited to become a part of a great small town like Treynor. I am also looking forward to building relationships, whether it be with colleagues, students, or members of the community.
I am the new 5th grade teacher at Treynor Elementary. This year is my fifth year of teaching, my first four years were spent teaching 4th grade. Three of those years were in a small town in Elk Point, SD and last year in Council Bluffs, IA. I am also an assistant volleyball coach at the high school. My husband Andrew, daughter Rori (3) and I moved to Treynor last year. We love living in town and I am so excited to officially be a Cardinal and a part of the Treynor Community School District!
I grew up in Gretna, NE then moved to Vermillion, SD to attend college and play volleyball at the University of South Dakota. My family and I still like to visit South Dakota to go to USD games, as well as travel to the Black Hills. I enjoy being outside, spending time with my family, and watching or playing sports as often as possible. Playing sand volleyball and golfing were two of my bigger hobbies over the summer this year.
My drive to become a teacher came from many teachers and coaches during my time in school. They made a huge impact in my life and kept me motivated to be the best version of myself in the classroom and on the court, and it is my goal to have the same influence on my students and athletes. I love being a part of a smaller district because I feel it is such a tight knit community, and I love everything about that!!
Name: Lyle Nichols
Educational background: Bachelor's in 7-12 Education from the University of Nebraska-Omaha
Tell us a little about yourself: I'm from Modale, Iowa. I love football and track & field, fishing, hiking, grilling out. I listen to almost any genre of music but love 70s/80s pop rock.
What classes will you be teaching? I'll be teaching 7th and 8th grade math this year.
What are you looking forward to in your first year at Treynor? I'm looking forward to meeting all my new students and getting to know them and their interests this year