Editor’s note: The Brown County Democrat asked principals to pass a note with questions from us to their new teachers. We’ll be introducing them over the next few weeks.

Justin Dodd

Serving: Van Buren Elementary school as PE and art teacher

Q: Where are you from, originally?

A: Jasper

Q: Where did you work before coming here?

A: Bloomington Meadows Hospital

Q: What made you decide to be a teacher? 

A: I became a teacher because I love to help others.

Q: What are you most looking forward to this school year?

A: The challenge of transitioning back to a K-4 school building.

Q: What is one thing you want your students to know about you?

A: I love to run marathons.

— Suzannah Couch, Brown County Democrat