A Few Words with Mr. Nohl

Mr. Nohl in one of the newest teachers to join the ACC staff and already the impact of his work in both the drama club and the chorus class is showing signs of his dedication and hard work. In an exclusive Central Times interview, Mr. Nohl reveals how he feels about being a part of the ACC family.

Q: How is ACC similar or different from your high school?

“You feel like a family because you know everybody,” said Mr. Nohl. He commented on how much smaller ACC is compared to West High but said that being a part of everyone’s life was a great way to feel at home.

Q: Plans for 2009-2010?

Mr. Nohl stated that he would like to have a madrigal dinner as a school event and start a before-school chorus class for those who cannot get into the class. He mentioned that when students come before school for a class, you know they really want to be there.

Q: What influenced you to work at ACC?

Looking for a new job after separating from his church band, Mr. Nohl found ACC while job hunting online. At first he thought it was only a chorus teaching position but later found the drama position open as well.

Q: What is your biggest goal for yourself as a teacher? Your students?

“To become a better director” is Mr. Nohl’s main goal for himself. For his students, his only wish is to positively influence their lives—to watch them grow into great young men and women.

Q: Were you disappointed by becoming a high school teacher?

“No, I am fulfilled by helping and teaching kids,” Mr. Nohl admitted. He also expressed a desire to return to college to get his masters in both acting and mathematics as well as a degree in teaching.

Q: Do you like your job?

Mr. Nohl made a point that he has a great love for his job and his students, though he thinks that blocked scheduling is challenging for all the arts.

Mr. Nohl is sure to become one of the greats of ACC history, as his passion for both his students and teaching shows throughout his work. He has brought the ACC drama club to new heights with great additions to both the props and teaching the actors how to use their talent to its full potential. Finding his love for drama as a junior in high school and getting a lead his senior year as Danny in Grease (despite the fear he had of speaking in front of people), Mr. Nohl has become a great example and a wonderful friend to many here at ACC.