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Hopkins Public Schools: Jesse Theirl Named MBITE Secondary Teacher Of The Year
"Jesse is all about bringing his classroom to life with real-life connections," said colleague David Braaten.
December 7, 2021
Hopkins teacher Jesse Theirl was recently named the 2021 Minnesota MBITE Secondary Teacher of the Year by the Minnesota Business Educators’ Organization.
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Theirl was not expecting the award, so when the presenter began to describe the winner, it was a surprise to find out how familiar it sounded.
“I honestly had no idea it was coming,” he said. “The presenter kept getting more specific on things to the point that I started laughing as I knew it was me.”
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Marketing, Business, Information Technology Educators is a professional learning community for business educators in the areas of marketing, management, entrepreneurship, general business, accounting, information technology, graphic design and college and career readiness. The award recognition from MBITE came as no surprise to Theirl’s colleagues, who see how much he inspires his students to grow and learn.
“Jesse is all about bringing his classroom to life with real-life connections,” said colleague David Braaten. “His students are always applying their learning and making connections with our local business community.”
Theirl does more than just teach, he helps his students build connections and gain real-world experience. He has worked hard to partner with community business members to give his students engaging opportunities.
“Connecting curriculum to a world outside of school helps students see the work, job titles, and the pathways to get there,” Theirl said.
Additionally, Theirl has developed a strong DECA program at the high school. He spends endless hours working with teams of students to prepare them for various competitions. He has also created an annual school-wide “Shark Tank” event where students are encouraged to think entrepreneurially. It’s clear that Theirl holds his students at the center of all his work.
This press release was produced by Hopkins Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.