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Get to Know ‘Em Meet Rebecca Allard Ms. Allard is new to Mounds View High School and ecstatic to work with the Mustang community and business and marketing education department. Becky spent the past 10 years teaching business and marketing education at St. Francis High School as a teacher, coach, and advisor. Becky is excited to be teaching sports, entertainment, and hospitality marketing as well as introduction and advanced marketing classes. Becky is also excited to work with students in the DECA club and Mustang locker room store. In her free time, Becky likes to visit her family in Chicago, travel, camp, hike, and be outside. She also enjoys playing ultimate frisbee.
Meet Jessica Durand
Jessica Durand is a member of the Math Department at Mounds View High School. Jessica grew up in Shoreview and attended Island Lake, Chippewa, and Mounds View. After graduating from the University of Minnesota, Morris, she returned to her alma mater and began teaching at Mounds View High School in 2000. Jessica is currently teaching Advanced Algebra and the 9th grade Accelerated Geometry/Advanced Algebra courses. “The best part of my day is interacting with students and helping them find success in math.” Jessica and her family live in Arden Hills and are often spotted in the community and at events. Her husband, Todd, is the Principal at Island Lake. They have two future Mustangs, Maren (10), and Rachel (8). When away from school, Jessica and her family love to spend time outside, traveling, and at the family cabin in Hayward, Wisconsin.
Meet Jacob Hairrell My name is Jacob Hairrell and I teach physics and physical science. I have been teaching physics, physical science, and astronomy for the past 11 years in multiple settings. I graduated with a B.S. in physics (astronomy minor) from the University of Minnesota and thereafter immediately enrolled in the University’s post-baccalaureate program to earn a teaching license and subsequent M. Ed. in science education. Throughout my years at the U of MN, I participated in a plethora of research opportunities within the physics and astronomy department, focusing mainly on the subjects of observational cosmology and condensed matter physics. When not teaching or attempting to hash out the underlying workings of the universe with my “Nerd Club” I enjoy spending as much time outdoors as possible. At the top of my favorite activities list are spending a day at a park with my wife and two young sons, going out for a long jog, reading epic sci-fi novels, eating any type of culturally inspired food, listening to progressive metal, and spending a night observing the cosmos with my telescopes. I am an active member of the Minnesota Astronomical Society and volunteer at local observatories to give tours of the night sky and assist people to become familiar with our universe.
Meet Cindy McCallum
Cindy McCallum is starting her second year as the Assistant to the Activities Director, Bob Madison. She is passionate about the students, the community and connecting with students through Activities. Cindy, and her husband Jeff, graduated from Irondale High School (back in the day) and have worked side by side in their homebuilding/remodeling business for over 30 years. They have four children, Derek (27) who is married to a wonderful gal named Jenna, Lauren (26), twins, Connor and Corrine (22) and also a little King Charles spaniel named Maddie! The kids have kept their parents busy by all being involved in a number of sports and activities over the years and have now all graduated from college. Cindy enjoys walking, the outdoors, reading and just spending time with her family.