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Teacher of the Month makes most of career change By Jordan Fischer jordan@youarecurrent.com An injury sustained while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard proved fortuitous for Dan Renckly, who used the opportunity to transition into his dream career – teaching. Renckly, 49, now teaches sixth grade science at Fall Creek Intermediate School in Fishers. He was selected recently as the December Marco’s Pizza Teacher of the Month. “Every day … to me, it’s a lot of fun,” Renckly said, “because I know they’re going to learn something that they didn’t know. Every day it’s a challenge to be creative in the way you approach things.” Renckly lives in Fishers with wife Jill, who teaches at Brooks School Road Elementary, and their six children – Charli, Danielle, Connor, Hailey, Cole and Caden – the youngest of which is just enrolling in preschool, the oldest two of whichattend Ball State University. Renckly taught for six years in his native Arizona after earning his Master’s Degree in elementary education from Arizona State University. He brought his family to Fishers, he said, looking for a cooler climate. Renckly, who was stationed on an ice breaker in Michigan during his service, said he has no qualms about his change in profession.
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Dan Renckly with his sixth grade class Submitted Photo
“They offered me a chance to go to school … and I haven’t looked back since,” he said. “I absolutely love what I do. The kids here, to put it bluntly, are really a dream to teach.” Renckly said he particularly enjoys getting to teach astronomy, which has long been one of his favorite subjects. “I’m trying to churn out some astronauts,” he said. “I always tell my students, if they get a great job at NASA, I want a behind-the-scenes tour.” To nominate an educator who goes above and beyond the call of duty to be the Marco’s Pizza Teacher of the Month, send your name, number and a 100-word summary of why you think your nominee is deserving of the award to Managing Editor Jordan Fischer at jordan@ youarecurrent.com. The deadline for nominations for the January award is Jan. 15.
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