She is new to our school, but she already has extensive teaching experience.

Her biography is rich with amazing facts.

She was the captain of her school dance team. Her other sports experiences include swimming, playing tennis and soccer.

She used to work in Hollywood for Warner Brothers studios as the president’s assistant.

She is one of the new teachers in Northtown.

All this is about Communication Arts teacher Jill Hellevang.

“I never thought I would be a teacher,” said Hellevang.

Indeed, first she got her Master’s Degree in business in Wyoming.

After that she worked in sports marketing for a while. It took some time for her to understand that teaching was what she really wanted to do in her life.

So, she got her second Master’s Degree in teaching from Rockhurst University.

She taught at William Jewell College, Park Hill High School, New Mark Middle School, and now at North Kansas City High School. The last one is her favorite.

“I love it. The kids are great, and my fellow teachers are very helpful and supportive,” said Hellevang.

But it’s not the only thing she likes about our school.

“I really like open campus, the IB programme, and the diversity in Northtown,” said Hellevang. “There is so much culture. I love to hear different stories about it. There is also a big range of students’ interests. All the students are very different.”

One of her main goals is to help students experience success. She encourages them to be responsible citizens for themselves, with others, and with technology.

Humor, energy, and enthusiasm help her in achieving these goals.

As to her future plans, she wants to stay in education.

“I’ll be glad to take any IB or pre-IB programmes. I want to see my students being challenged,” she said.