Stratford High School
Grades 9-12, Mathematics
Education
St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
(Minneapolis, Minn.) Special Education Certification, 2009
Beloit College (Beloit, WI.) Bachelor
of Arts, Mathematics & Anthropology, 1996
Teaching History
Stratford High School, Spring Branch
ISD, 2011-Present
School District of Beloit (Beloit, Wis.),
2002-2010
Beloit College Athletic Dept. (Beloit,
Wis.), 2001-2010
Spring Forest Elementary, Spring Branch
ISD, Multiple years
Substitute, Spring Branch ISD,
1997-2001
Beloit College Summer Sports Camp,
1997-Present
16 years total of teaching experience
In his own words…
“My message would be similar to the
lessons I learned while working with disabled students. We have to examine and
treat each student as an individual with their own set of strengths and
weaknesses. Our goals should set the framework to the bigger picture: Our
students should have the competence to think in complex ways and apply their
knowledge and skills.”
In the words of others…
“I met Mr. Poetzl in one of the worst
moments of my life. I had just finished my second year of summer school trying
to get original credit for another dreaded math class. At the beginning of my
junior year, the counselor told me that I was going to have a brand new
teacher. . . . This year as a senior, I am proud to say that I have a B average
in AP Statistics that Mr. Poetzl teaches as well. He has helped me grow as an
individual feeling confident of my abilities, and I have had the opportunity to
see a brand new teacher grow into a magnificent educator.”
–Abigail White,
Stratford High Class of 2014 Graduate
“Karl supports his students outside the
classroom by going to many Stratford events. His weeknights and many weekends
are filled with Stratford sporting events, visual arts, and any other extracurricular
event that his students may be involved in. . . . He is intentional about the
development and growth of all students as whole people, and constantly acts in
order to help students gain their fullest potential. “
–Jen Clouse, Stratford High teacher
Selected Honors, Awards & Activities:
Team
242, Co-Founder, 2003-Present
Houston
Audubon Society, Member, Present
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