Mr. Dave Young
Teacher Spotlight
by Tyler Cox
March 09, 2008
Name: David Young
Birthday: December 14, 1955
Where do you live?: Atlas 4-way
Where did you graduate from high school?: Dunlap H.S.
Where did you attend college?: Huntington College and University of Illinois at Springfield
How many years have you been teaching?: 25 years
Current Duties & Responsibilities at PHHS: Science teacher & 5th and 6th grade basketball coach.
Are you married: Yes. Spouse’s Name: Millie Children: Sons: Joe & Caleb ; Daughters: Sarah & Becky Grandchildren: 6 grandchildren
Hobbies: Old tractors, hunting, fishing, tinkering
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher? Professors, Mother, & Grandmother
What was your most memorable moment while teaching? I can’t think of any single event. However, it has been very interesting. I wish I would have kept a record over the years.
What was your most embarrassing time while teaching? N/A
What is your favorite thing about teaching? Watching kids grow up and interacting with them.
