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Krueger’s Allen motivates students with gusto
By Andrea Roberts
Staff Writer
MICHIGAN CITY – Shirley Allen’s positive attitude goes a long way.
Allen, a chorus teacher at Krueger Middle School, motivates kids to go in new directions each day.
“I love doing music together with kids,” Allen said. “I love to see kids find out who they truly are.”
MCAS’ Olson born to be a band man
By Abby Killingbeck
Staff Writer
MICHIGAN CITY – Krueger’s George Olson was meant to be a band teacher from the very beginning.
When Olson, 58, was in high school, he played in a band and organized groups of his friends to play Christmas carols during the holiday season.
During Olson’s 30-year high school reunion no one was surprised to hear he became a band teacher.
“Every one of them said, ‘Oh man, I’m so glad to hear that because that’s exactly what you should be doing,’” Olson said.
Krueger’s Sigler does duty with humor
By Morgan Powenski
Staff Writer
MICHIGAN CITY – He may joke a lot, but Bill Sigler is serious about teaching.
Sigler, a seventh grade social studies teacher at Krueger Middle School, filled in as a science teacher when there was an open position this semester.
He did this even though he hadn’t been a science teacher before.
“It just had to be done, so I did it,” Sigler said.