The 2024-25 school year is bringing in many new teachers. This week’s Teacher Tuesday is Mr. Hoenk. Hoenk is found in the athletic wing, where he teaches Health, Fitness 10 and Weights.
“I always knew I wanted to do something that would make a difference. I had some teachers who greatly impacted my life, which led me to this career choice,” is his answer to the question “What made you want to be a teacher?” Even though this is his first year at CHS, he has had another year of experience at the middle school where he taught boys fitness.
Hoenk’s school years included Scotus, where he graduated high school, and Wayne State College where he majored in Health and Physical Education.
When asked what his favorite part of teaching is, Hoenk says, “My favorite part of teaching is the students. I love the daily interactions and the relationships that are built. Academically, I enjoy seeing a student take interest in a particular topic we are covering in class or come out of their shell during a classroom discussion.”
Outside of school, Hoenk says that he is a very boring person. He enjoys being active, listening to podcasts and playing and watching sports.