Meet the Team
Team Leader
Chris Wagner
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Ag212
I teach PE and Driver Ed. I have been teaching at RTHS for 23 years and 28 over all.
I love
Teaching students to drive.
Physical Education Team
Kaylie Brenner
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Weight Room
This is my fifth year teaching PE, Health, and Driver Education at RTHS. After I graduated from RTHS, I received my Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology: Teacher Education K-12 along with a Health Endorsement from Eastern Illinois University. During my first year of teaching I obtained my Driver Education endorsement from St. Francis University. While teaching at RTHS I have previously coached Eagle Enhancement (4 years) and Girls' Basketball (1 year) and currently am the Head Varsity Volleyball Coach (5 years).
I love
helping students push limits with physical activity and help them learn to take accountability for their health.
Tesa Brown
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I attended EIU and majored in Kinesiology and got my minor in Health Education, this is my first year at RTHS teaching Physical Education
I love being about to help students create a positive relationship with physical activity
Patrick Button
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PE
I am a graduate of RTHS and currently in my 10th year of teaching here. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a Master's degree in Teaching. I teach P.E., First Aid and CPR, and Driver Ed.
I love
helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need both in and outside of the classroom.
Melanie Deem
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Small Gym
Graduate from RTHS, Parkland College (played soccer for them), Bachelors in Agricultural Education from the University of Illinois, Physical Education Endorsement from University of Illinois, Endorsement in Driver Education from Millikin University, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University, Masters in Education Technology and
Instructional Design from Western Governors University. This is currently my 20th year teaching at RTHS. I teach Physical Education and Driver Education.
Instructional Design from Western Governors University. This is currently my 20th year teaching at RTHS. I teach Physical Education and Driver Education.
I love
teaching Behind-the-Wheel because you get to see a lot of progression on a student's ability to improve their skill in a short amount of time.
Ryan Gara
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PE Teacher here at RTHS. This is my second year as a PE Teacher, first year at RTHS. I attended and graduated from Eastern Illinois University. I teach Strength and Conditioning as well as Team Sports PE.
I love helping students find a love for physical activity, and teaching them the importance of being active, inside, and outside of school. Finding joy in movement and building lifelong healthy habits.
Molly White
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This is my first year teaching at RTHS. I received my B.S. in Kinesiology at Abilene Christian University and finished my degree in education through the University of West Florida. I am an Army veteran and also currently work part time as an EMT in Le Roy.
I love helping students find a healthy relationship with exercise and increase their confidence!