Mr. Jeff Shireman
Teacher Spotlight
by Tyler Voiles and Jeff Shireman
April 12, 2008
Name: Jeff Shireman
Birthday: 10/4/57
Where do you live: Pittsfield, Illinois
Where did you graduate from HS: Quincy High School
Where did you attend college: John Wood Community College, Western Illinois University
How many years have you been teaching: Ten Years
Current Duties & Responsibilities at PHGS: Dean of students, High School Head Girls Basketball Coach, Head Girls Softball Coach
Are you married: Yes Spouse’s Name: Susan Shireman
Children: none Grandchildren: none
Hobbies: fishing, mushroom hunting
Who or what inspired you to become a teacher? A former colleague at West Pike
What was your most memorable moment while teaching? A student at West Pike didn’t have a shirt for his senior picture so I gave him my shirt and tie for his Senior picture!
What was your most embarrassing time while teaching?
What is your favorite thing about teaching? Talking and listening to students
Quotes or mottos: Enjoy life while you can!
What are some successful disciplinary practices? Using real life examples that have happened to him and using them to tell students.
