Don Tyson School of Innovation

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Welcome Chana Keiss to the #PhoenixFam!  Mrs. Keiss joins the DTSOI team after having taught math, science, and tech classes at West Fork Middle School for six years. Chana and her husband, Travis, have two daughters, Roxee and Rowyn, and love to vacation in Hawaii where Chana served in the U.S. Coast Guard. In her spare time, you can find Mrs. Keiss watching Roxee perform with the U of A band percussion or Rowyn swim with the Aquahawgs. She says, "I am excited to be at DTSOI and part of innovative education!"  Passionate teachers like Chana Keiss are why Springdale Schools are #THEChoice. 

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Welcome Brandon Cooper to the #PhoenixFam! Mr. Cooper comes to us with ten years of high school level classroom experience including World Geography, World History, and AP World History. Brandon and his wife, Cari, are surrounded by lovely ladies as their daughters, Victoria, Emily, Abbey, and Taylor. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors by hiking, backpacking, camping, kayaking, and cycling.  Adventurous teachers like Brandon Cooper are why Springdale Schools are #THEChoice.

Welcome Rae Couch to the #PhoenixFam! Rae Couch graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelors degree in Secondary Mathematics Education and a certificate in Middle School Education.  She joins our team from Hellstern Middle School where she taught 6th grade Advance Math, as well as conducting math & reading intervention groups. Rae and her husband, Brent, have 4 children. Two are Har-Ber Alumni - Hayden(2018) is a sophomore at the University of Arkansas; Raegan(2019) is a freshman at the University of Alabama. Twins, Carson and Kinley, are freshmen at Central Jr. High School. Looking toward the new year, Rae states, "I try to personalize learning for my students - engaging and challenging students to make connections! I’m excited about this opportunity and can’t wait to see what adventures await for the 2019-2020 school year!”   Enthusiastic teachers like Rae Couch are why Springdale Schools are #THEChoice. 

Welcome David Duncan to the #PhoenixFam! In his own words, David writes:  "My name is David Duncan, and I’m glad to be joining the SOI team to teach 8th grade Science and 8th grade Agriculture Science. I have been a teacher for the past seven years. My wife is also a science teacher and we have two kids. We own a beef cattle farm and enjoy spending time in the outdoors. I am looking forward to meeting the students and staff at SOI." Excellent teachers like David Duncan are why Springdale Schools are #THEChoice. 

Welcome Nick O'Keefe to the #PhoenixFam!  Mr. O’Keefe is extremely excited to be joining the DTSOI team! He previously taught at Greenland High School and is looking forward to teaching year 2 Social Studies and challenging his students to become expert historians. Originally from Grapevine, Texas, he graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Marketing degree, minor in Economics, and a Master's in Career and Technical Education. Nick and his wife, Lilli, were just married this past December and have a one year old border collie named Alfie. He enjoys rock climbing, hanging out with family, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys!  Ambitious teachers like Nick O'Keefe are why Springdale Schools are #THEChoice. 

Welcome Jordan Stokes to the #PhoenixFam!  Coach Stokes is very excited to be a part of the DTSOI family! He will be teaching business and computer science courses, as well as taking over the lacrosse program for the entire Springdale School District.  Coach Stokes received his Bachelor's Degree in Career & Technical Education and his Master's Degree in Athletic/Activity Administration. He has spent the last 6 years working in college football and most recently worked at SOI as a long-term sub. He and his wife, Ashlyn, live in Springdale with their goldendoodle, Remi.    Incredible teachers like Coach Stokes are why Springdale Schools are #THEChoice. 

Welcome Jade Mears to the #PhoenixFam! In her own words, Jade writes: "Hello, my name is Jade Mears and I am beyond excited to be starting at DTSOI this year teaching 6th grade Science! From chemistry to music, science truly is integrated in every aspect of our lives. I can’t wait to share and grow passion for science together!  Outside of school, I am a musician in a band called Route 358. We are very fortunate to be able to play locally, as well as nationally, and just wrapped up a long tour this summer in Colorado!  I know it will be a fantastic year at DTSOI, and am incredibly honored to join such a dynamic team!" Rockin' teachers like Jade Mears are why Springdale Schools are #THEChoice.

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