Welcome to the Spartan Family

Michael Seals - Science Teacher

“I believe effort is more important than skills or knowledge.”

Favorite activity to do outside of school: “Competitive First Person Shooter Esports, Mainly Halo Infinite.”

“I went into education because one of my passions is helping people learn and grow. One of my favorite things in life is seeing people evolve on their own journeys through life. Watching them become the people they want to be. I chose physics and chemistry because you get to see cool and interesting things. I've always been curious about how things work and exist so physics and chemistry were the perfect fit. I spent college basically exploring different phenomena while learning about how people learn and teach. I also love problem solving which leads to science as well.”

A life lesson: “Time truly is the most valuable commodity that we as humans have. How you spend it is the most important choice you have in your life. Life is too short to not push yourself and take risks to do what you are passionate about with the people that mean the most to you. If you choose to settle, to sell your time for just money, you'll never know what true potential you had.”

How would your friends describe you: Calm, competitive, and passionate. “My door is always open at A211. If I can help you I will, if not I will get you to someone that can. PS Still undefeated in Halo 1v1s against students.”

Despite the teacher shortage, nationally and locally, a larger than normal number of new staff members have joined us

Terry Chapman - Special Education Resource Teacher

Favorite activity to do outside of school: “I like to find local trails or places to hike with my dog, Apollo.”

“I received my bachelor's in journalism originally at Missouri State University. I enjoyed being a journalist initially, but I lost my passion as I was finishing my degree. After I got my bachelor's degree, I took a job as a paraprofessional, and I quickly realized that working in education was where I was supposed to be. I enrolled in a master's program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and graduated this past summer. I chose to become a special educator/resource instructor because it allows me to co-teach a variety of interesting subjects, and it's a job that's always in demand.”

A life lesson: “It's never too late to discover your passion. Always pursue what makes you happy.”

“I hope you all enjoy your time here at Lakeview, and I hope that I can have a positive impact on your lives in some way.”