Teacher Speak

Interested in becoming part of the BCSD family? Read first-hand testimonials from  teachers explaining why they chose Bucyrus!

Kevin Boggs

Position:  Intervention Specialist at Secondary School

Job responsibilities:  Work with students who have been identified as needing intervention assistance for reading and English.

How long have you been with the District?  I have worked in the district since 1997

Why did you choose Bucyrus?  I grew up in Bucyrus and wanted to come back to community.

What is your favorite Bucyrus memory?  There is no one specific favorite memory, but I have had a many students and athletes that I have worked with that are very memorable.

What do you look forward to most during your employment with the Bucyrus City School District? I enjoy getting to know the students and athletes in the school.

Why would you recommend someone else to choose Bucyrus?  I would recommend Bucyrus because students will get a quality education with a variety of offerings for positive student involvement and support.

Michael Colon

Position: Visual Art educator 9-12, Art Club Advisor, Student Council Advisor, and Assistant Track Coach

Job responsibilities:  I teach all of the high school visual arts classes.

How long have you been with the District? I have taught in the district for several years. From 2001- 2005 I taught Middle School Visual Arts and since 2009 I have been the High School Visual Arts Instructor.

Why did you choose Bucyrus? The staff at Bucyrus has always been such a great group of people. I have always had such a great time teaching with these people.

What is your favorite Bucyrus memory? I had the opportunity to be a part of some outstanding field trips with students to places like Washington D.C. and across Ohio.

What do you look forward to most during your employment with the Bucyrus City School District? I definitely look forward to seeing the students' progress through the years as they move towards graduation.

Why would you recommend someone else to choose Bucyrus?  For a smaller school district, Bucyrus has a lot to offer.

Kevin Fourman

Position:   Secondary Teacher of Spanish

Job responsibilities:   Also Specials Department Chairperson 6-12th grade, Credit Recovery Building monitor, former assistant coach for boys basketball , boys/girls track, and club soccer coach

How long have you been with the District? Fall, 1986 - 24 years completed, starting 25th.

Why did you choose Bucyrus?  Bucyrus had the "small town" attraction while still offering the academic opportunities that I wanted to be affiliated with and have for my family & children.

What is your favorite Bucyrus memory?  Over 24 years, there are WAY too many memories to call one a favorite.  From the opportunity to travel abroad with students, to awesome sporting and performing arts events, to seeing the students come back years later for their class reunion as successful adults' all have been memorable.  Personally, I would have to say that it's been a continual favorite memory for me to see our two children start and grow up, through the help of caring educators in our District, to become academically successful in their own lives.

What do you look forward to most during your employment with the Bucyrus City School District?  I look forward to coming to a workplace where both adults and students enjoy themselves and enjoy being at school.  This doesn't apply to ALL adults and students, unfortunately.  However, that one smile or friendly greeting during the day goes a long way.  The student(s) who are in the class room (and in school in general) because they WANT to learn something new today as opposed to those who may only be present because they HAVE to be that makes each day worthwhile.

Nicole McQuate

Position:  7th & 8th grade Social Studies

Job responsibilities: Teacher

How long have you been with the District? 5 years

Why did you choose Bucyrus? Was excitied about the new buildings and possibilities of bringing history alive for my students with the new technology.  Also felt the district was forward thinking in approach to education.

What is your favorite Bucyrus memory? The two years I taught the class of 2013.  I have a soft spot for that class.

What do you look forward to most during your employment with the Bucyrus City School District? I look forward to using technology to show my students that history is not just facts and dead people and showing students the connections the past has on our lives today.

Why would you recommend someone else to choose Bucyrus? Yes, feel the district is forward thinking in approach to education and we are preparing students for their future in our rapidly changing world. 

Sara Wenig

Position: First Grade Teacher

Job responsibilities: I am a teacher of Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.  It is my responsibility to help each child achieve their fullest potential.

How long have you been with the District? This is my first year teaching.

Why did you choose Bucyrus? I like the small town feel of Bucyrus.  Also, the goals of Bucyrus City Schools match my goals as an educator.

What is your favorite Bucyrus memory? I am grateful to the BES staff for making me feel so welcome.

What do you look forward to most during your employment with the Bucyrus City School District? I look forward to being a part of a great school district and doing my part as an educator to help my students achieve success.

Why would you recommend someone else to choose Bucyrus? The staff at BES are wonderful and very helpful people.  The students at Bucyrus are given many great opportunities to learn and have a great support system. 

Jordan Achtermann

Position:  Educator

Job responsibilities:  Integrated life science and integrated physical science.

How long have you been with the District? First year with the district.

Why did you choose Bucyrus?  I wanted a chance to teach at my Alma mater and at a school with high standards for education.

What is your favorite Bucyrus memory?  My favorite memory so far would be my first first day of school.

What do you look forward to most during your employment with the Bucyrus City School District? I look forward to utilizing my coworkers and the resources here to become the best educator I can for Bucyrus.

Why would you recommend someone else to choose Bucyrus? I would recommend anyone to try to be a part of the Bucyrus City School District if they want to be part of a meaningful, quality organization.