American History - Brent Litz
I graduated from Wayne State College with a Bachelors in Social Sciences and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught Social Science at West since 2002. I am an assistant football coach and the head boys track coach. I was named Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year in 2008 and awarded the Outstanding Teacher Award for the 2011-2012 school year. While at West I have taught World Geography, American Government, FAME Reading, and American History.
Algebra 1 and Advanced Geometry - Matthew Lauritsen
Math has been one of my passions since I was young! This is my third year teaching at Bellevue West. I originally hail from Beatrice, Nebraska, and graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 2011. I teach Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Lab, and Advanced Geometry class. Coaching the junior varsity boys tennis and JV boys basketball teams are also my duties at West.
Biology and Advanced Biology - Jim Kros
I graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha with a Bachelors in Science Education and a Masters in Biology Education. I taught in Omaha Public Schools for 32 years and have been at Bellevue West since 2006.
English and Advanced English - Mariah Fuchs
Hello and welcome! I recently graduated from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a Bachelors degree in Secondary English Education with a Coaching Endorsement. This is my third year at Bellevue West. I am excited to be back in Bellevue and work with the students!
I graduated from Wayne State College with a Bachelors in Social Sciences and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I have taught Social Science at West since 2002. I am an assistant football coach and the head boys track coach. I was named Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year in 2008 and awarded the Outstanding Teacher Award for the 2011-2012 school year. While at West I have taught World Geography, American Government, FAME Reading, and American History.
Algebra 1 and Advanced Geometry - Matthew Lauritsen
Math has been one of my passions since I was young! This is my third year teaching at Bellevue West. I originally hail from Beatrice, Nebraska, and graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 2011. I teach Algebra 1, Algebra 1 Lab, and Advanced Geometry class. Coaching the junior varsity boys tennis and JV boys basketball teams are also my duties at West.
Biology and Advanced Biology - Jim Kros
I graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha with a Bachelors in Science Education and a Masters in Biology Education. I taught in Omaha Public Schools for 32 years and have been at Bellevue West since 2006.
English and Advanced English - Mariah Fuchs
Hello and welcome! I recently graduated from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a Bachelors degree in Secondary English Education with a Coaching Endorsement. This is my third year at Bellevue West. I am excited to be back in Bellevue and work with the students!