THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF OUR COMMUNITY

BY KATIE PFOTENHAUER Co-Editor-in-Chief of Print and Co-Copy Editor

teacher. He taught English for eight years before working as an Instructional Support Coach (ISC) at Yorkville High School and then eventually came to KHS in a similar role last year. Now that he’s switching from an ISC to an assistant principal, he has some goals for his new position.

“I hope to contribute in my own way,” Schroll said. “I like working on teams and working on collaboration, and I think that learning is collaborative when it’s best.” He believes that the health of a school system depends on the health of its members, and he cares about the happiness of people. As a self-identified “hobby nut,” Schroll enjoys beekeeping, woodworking, reading, studying genealogy, writing poetry and learning new things.

Although this is his first year as an assistant principal at Kaneland, King is not new to the district. He spent the last five years as the Special Education Department Chair and spent three years head coaching the boys tennis team at KHS. Along with coaching, King also likes to watch and play sports in his free time. He pursued this new position because he wanted to branch out and connect with students and staff in different ways.

“My goals are to provide strong support and resources for the students while creating a positive environment for the school,” King said.

The school you attend can have a lasting impact, and Kaneland is no different. While some students may argue that the cornfields surrounding our school are what makes Kaneland stand out, is that all? And if not, what makes Kaneland different from other districts?

While social worker Amanda Weiberg is a newer staff member, there is one thing that makes Kaneland special to her.

“Kaneland is unique because of the amount of land coverage the district takes in. You have kids from small towns, bigger towns and out in the country,” Weiberg said.

Our district may be dispersed between two area codes, but that does not create a lacking sense of community.

“In a way, we all look out for each other,” Special Services Administrative Assistant Renee Kuryliw said. “I have been in the district since 1998, so I had the joy of watching my kids go through the district. I know the staff really cares about Kaneland and the kids, and even as the district has grown, I still feel like we are close-knit.”

As sophomore Sawyer Loebbaka plans for his future, he knows there are teachers who want to help him succeed and find what he is interested in.

“Through the Fox Valley Career Center (FVCC), Kaneland students can be involved in programs like fire science, criminal justice and welding,” Loebbaka said. “Other schools may not have these opportunities, and it’s a bonus that it’s on our campus.”

FVCC classes can allow you to explore interests in future careers, which other schools may not offer.

However, Kaneland is more than just a school. Weiberg described community events as the center of Kaneland, as we “take pride in honoring tradition and being involved.”

So while there may be some complaints about the school and its seemingly remote location, there are plenty of ways to view it in a more positive light.