By Roxy Ekberg
Republican Staff
A new school year is about to begin at Wakefield Community Schools on Friday, August 18th. In addition to new students a new school year means new instructors, this year Wakefield Schools has five new faculty members.
Haily Bellows, a recent graduate of Wayne State College, will be the 4-6th grade writing teacher. Bellows previously student taught 3d grade at Wakefield and received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary education with endorsements in Early Childhood and Reading/Writing in May of 2023.
She applied for the position because of her positive experience in student teaching. Bellows is looking forward to meeting new students as well as teaching the students she meets during her student-teaching clinical experience.
“My personal philosophy for teaching is to support growing minds to become the best versions of themselves,” said Bellows. “I love to see students fall in love with learning and become confident in their own unique abilities!”
Beth Sindelar will fill the junior high/high school English teaching position. She previously worked at Hartington Cedar Catholic teaching high school English and working as the head speech coach. Sindelar also owned a dance studio for 25 years.
“Teaching has always been my passion…I love teaching, I’ve taught every age. I taught swim classes for moms with newborns, and I’ve taught 100-year-olds tap dance. Teaching keeps me young,” said Sindelar.
She is looking forward to working in the same district and wearing the same colors as her husband, incoming elementary principal Darren Sindelar.
“My husband and I were thrilled there were two jobs open that were a great fit for us both,” said Sindelar. “We wanted a system that was smaller. We love living in smaller towns; the family atmosphere is amazing.”
Terran Sievers to join the high school science program. Before taking the position, he was a full-time student at Wayne State College. Sievers chose Wakefield Community Schools because of his time student teaching.
“I enjoyed the school so much that I could not turn down the opportunity,” said Sievers.
He is eager to get to know his students, share his love of science, and watch students achieve their goals.
Jennifer Trenhaile will be the 5-12th instrumental teacher.
Trenhaile is coming to Wakefield Community Schools from Emerson-Hubbard, where she taught PK-12 vocal music, 5-12th instrumental music, and served as the girls’ head golf coach.
She is excited to meet all the students and staff at the school. Trenhaile and her family moved to Wakefield three years ago and proudly call it home. Her husband, previous instrumental music teacher, Bill Trenhaile, and daughter, Emily David, work at the school as well. They encouraged her to apply for the position.
“The thing I love most about teaching is seeing the students grow as individuals,” said Trenhaile. “Every student is unique, and it is fun to find ways to make their educational journey fun, enjoyable, and fulfilling.”
Lauren Kruse will be the elementary art teacher and work in the library. She worked as a para at Wakefield for seven years, student taught at Hartington-Castle last year, and is now returning to be a Trojan.
Kruse is looking forward to working with all of the elementary students and watching them grow to be successful adults.
“Wakefield Community Schools has a special place in my heart. I love the way the staff and community come together to care for each other,” said Kruse.