Science experiments and teacher experiences
February 25, 2020
Brian Kraege
THE MIRROR
Science is an essential part of the curriculum at any school in America and with it comes a variety of teachers who have had their own experiences, struggles and achievements throughout their careers. Daniel Hagstrom is one such teacher.
Hagstrom graduated with a degree in physics and math from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 1999. He started teaching in 2002 and has been teaching at Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH) since 2013 in a number of subjects from physics to astronomy.
“Some of the teachers here were actually responsible for getting me into teaching. We were friends for a while and it was them who introduced me to it…. It was a really easy and smooth start.”
He has had many students learn from him and he himself has learned from his students as well.
“I’ve learned a lot actually, it’s always kind of a mystery at the start of the year but I learn how to teach the students, what works for them, what makes them tick, I really end up growing with the students I teach.”
Outside of school he is a writer for the Wisconsin Association for Physics teachers and occasionally writes astronomy-related articles for the Portage County Gazette.
Hagstrom is an experienced teacher who knows the subjects he teaches well and will help students with curiosity to ask, and is well-liked by students and his fellow teachers.
“He is excellently equipped for teaching students and has awesome ideas for demos,” colleague Jill Donahue said.
Kaitlyn Flanagan • Mar 8, 2020 at 10:55 PM
I never thought he was a writer. That was cool to learn about him. I also liked the length of this article.
Mazie Maluka • Mar 5, 2020 at 1:56 PM
The writing in this piece is very descriptive. I have never had Hagstrom as a teacher but, from the way he is described here I feel like I really missed out. You did a wonderful job of describing his teaching style.
Wyatt Cornell • Mar 4, 2020 at 9:00 PM
I would have thought he has been here for more than 7 years. I like how talked to one of his colleagues to see what they thought of him.
McKenna Coyle • Feb 28, 2020 at 1:30 PM
I had not realized that Hagstrom has been here since 2013, he is a very smart teacher and I learned some cool things from him.
Erich Vanblargan • Feb 27, 2020 at 1:51 PM
I feel that this article was well written and covers the information needed for the intended purpose.
Kenny Schultz • Feb 27, 2020 at 1:36 PM
This story was very nice to read. I had Mr. Hagstrom as a Chemistry teacher and I agree, he has some great ideas and techniques.
Larson Lewis • Feb 26, 2020 at 1:49 PM
I enjoyed the short paragraphs and the information on him.
Noah Viegut • Feb 26, 2020 at 1:35 PM
I thought this was a very interesting story and it was very well written.