New Church Life May/June 2016 | Page 77

  If I could go back in time, I would thank with all my heart every student, parent, teacher, principal, boss, employee and visitor whom I have known over this long, happy career.  I have learned more than I ever thought possible, and I have received ten-fold more than I have given. It’s been the best job I could ever imagine, and I would do it all over again, except it’s time for me to get out in the garden.    KYLE GENZLINGER I graduated from the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech with a BS in Management Science and Information Technology. I started teaching United States History to junior boys in 2003-2004 and did that for two years. I also taught Web Design and Web Development. Then I settled in with Senior Project (2006-2007) and have been doing that for the last 10 years.  I loved co-teaching this course with Cory Boyce. In 2008-2009 I started teaching Civics and Economics and have been doing that for eight years. I did six years in the dorm as a housemaster and have been the Registrar for the last four years. I built and maintain the information system that manages all the student data (transcripts, schedules, grades, credits, etc.) I coached JV baseball for one year. The best part of teaching at ANC is by far the people – specifically the students. They are fun, engaged, earnest and good people. It is a pleasure being a part of their young-adult years. I will begin work at Cairnwood Cooperative Corporation in the fall. GREG SYNNESTVEDT I had the privilege of teaching AP Statistics and freshman Accelerated Algebra at the Academy this year -- quite a dreamy assignment for a first-year teacher, since these are both small, accelerated math classes. Teaching and working with students has been enlightening, enjoyable, formative and fun. I would like to thank Jeremy Irwin, Baird Kistner, Elizabeth Fuller, Cory Boyce, Phil Feerrar, my parents, Dan and Lisa, and my fiancé Ivy Daum, for their help and support. I learned a lot – and I hope that my students did too! I owe many thanks to the faculty and administration for welcoming me and for being awesome. I am 279