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From Wood Shavings to a Shining Court

11/3/2014

 
Rising up from the shavings on the concrete floor in wood shop, Mr. Aaron Peirick has taken his place as the new Physical Education teacher for New Haven High School.
Mr. Peirick was the industrial arts teacher for two years. He has taken the place of Coach Ray Steinhoff, who is very well-known at New Haven High School, not only for his coaching in P.E., but for his amazing coaching of the boys’ basketball team. Mr. Peirick said, “Coach Steinhoff was really good at what he did for a long time, so yeah, there’s a little pressure, mainly on the basketball side of things, though. He did teach me a lot of things, too many to name; but the biggest thing is probably how hard you have to work and prepare to really be successful.” Working to be a successful physical education teacher is what he plans to do, actually, what he has always planned to do. “I’ve wanted to be a PE. teacher and basketball coach as long as I can remember. There were never even other options in my mind, really.”

Starting the year off as the new Physical Education teacher has been a big change for the students as well. When Paige Adams was asked how she felt Mr. Peirick was doing in his new position, she said, “He is making us understand why we do certain exercises. He is doing a really good job, even if its different compared to Coach Steinhoff.” Mr. Peirick is settling in well to the new position and likes his role as the new coach. He says, “The only thing I miss about teaching in the shop is having first hour prep, so when people brought in treats, I could get to them before anyone else.”

Mr.Peirick has made changes in a few simple ways. He says that warm-ups are different in the way that they now do dynamic stretching. This way, the students will be able to stretch out a little more and get their muscles warm. Mr. Peirick has also added a new, fun twist to their warm-ups, “We did a little dancing in one of my classes the other day, and we’ll probably do more down the road. I think that is a change that the kids aren't use to doing.”

As far as goals for Mr.Peirick and his ambition for the kids in his class, he is hoping that they may learn a little more about fitness each day while they break a sweat in his class. Aaron Peirick also stated, “I hope that my students can find at least one fitness or sport activity that they want to continue doing for the rest of their life, competitively, just for fun, or even just to stay in shape.” Mr. Peirick brings in new activities that are innovative and fun, matching his personality.

Which brings us to another aspect of his success in his new job. Many of the students of New Haven that are taking gym this year love to be in class to be fit, but also get more of his quirky personality. Molly Munsinger says, “Some days it may feel like boot camp, but mostly because of his persistence. He wants to see you succeed.” With this very flamboyant behavior in class, many of the students from Mr.Peirick’s classes agree that it is fun but also rewarding.

Congratulations to Mr.Peirick for his triumph in gaining students’ appreciation, and good luck throughout his years as the New Haven High School’s P.E and basketball coach!

-by Tenille Duessler


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