Spotlight

Name: Chase Hetland 

Position/School: 8-12 Science Teacher 

I grew up in (town where you were raised): Mount Vernon 

Family (you can also include pets): Chase, Tia, Jude, Jasper, Pet is CJ 

Education: Bachelors Degree in Chemistry and Masters Degree in Fine Arts and Education through USD 

What makes you MV proud? The culture within our school that is created by our students and staff is what makes me MV proud.

Teacher who inspired me

Mrs. Koepke was my high school science teacher and was a big inspiration to me.

If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life what would it be?

Cheeseburger and French Fries with Hellman’s mayonnaise on my burger and to dip my fries in. None of that fake miracle whip stuff.

What was your favorite subject at school?

Physics. Math and science all in one to explain how the world works. How could you not like that?