Nicholas Junker

Passionate and experienced high school social studies educator with a decade of teaching in U.S. Government, American History, World History, Current Issues, and Psychology. Proven track record of leading civic engagement initiatives, including student-led forums, voter registration drives, and community outreach projects. Skilled in fostering civil discourse, guiding inquiry-based learning, and building student ownership of real-world issues. Committed to preparing informed, active citizens through rigorous, relevant, and respectful education.

• Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics Civic Engagement and Leadership Conference-2019, 2024
• Retro Report Ambassador
• Sphere Summit Attendee-Summer 2022
• Attended 2022 Trusted Leader Summit-Minneapolis, MN-USD 109
• Teacher Evaluation Selection Committee Member-USD 109
• Senior Capstone Project Sponsor-USD 109
• Seminar Reform Leader-USD 109
• Adaptive Schools Training-Thinking Collaboratively-USD 109

State of Kansas-2014 Teacher of Promise

Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society-2012-2014

Daktronics NAIA Scholar Athlete-2012

KCAC Scholar Athlete-2011-2014

Bethany College Academic Dean's Honor Roll-2011-2014

Beta Tau Sigma-Honorary Scholastic Society Member-2011-2014

Alan Sheets

Former High School Principal/Athletic Director

Republic County Jr./Sr. High School

2405 P St.

Belleville, KS 66935

asheets@usd109.org

(785)527-5621-School

(785)527-0182-Cell

Gina Aurand

PreK-12 Counselor

Republic County Schools

2405 P St.

Belleville, KS 66935

gaurand@usd109.org

(785)527-5621-School

(785)527-0998-Cell

Jon Baxa

Math Instructor

Republic County Jr./Sr. High School

2405 P St.

Belleville, KS 66935

jon.baxa@usd109.org

(785)527-5621-School

(785)955-2202-Cell