My name is Matthew Banta but I typically I just go by Matt. Really anything works though. I grew up in Baker City, Oregon a small town in Eastern Oregon. I did my undergraduate work at Willamette as well. I was an Exercise Science major and I played on the football team for four years. This is the first year that I have not played football in fifteen years so it has been kind of a weird adjustment. I plan on getting into coaching in the near future though. Along with football, I love to play and watch most sports. My other main hobbies are skiing, fly fishing, and hunting. Basically I love to do anything in the outdoors.
As far as teaching goes I will be endorsed in K-12 Physical Education and MS and HS Health. I am also planning on adding a science endorsement somewhere down the road. I am really looking forward to starting student teaching and I am hopeful that I will enjoy it as much as I think. Along with teaching I really want to get into coaching and it is one of the many reasons that I have chosen to teach. Eventually I hope to relocate back to Eastern Oregon and ideally back to Baker City.
Baker City --- gateway to the Wallowa's. One of my favorite areas to backpack. One really gets to know Oregon when varying the travel routes to your area. I can see why you wish to return.
ReplyDeleteGood idea to add Science to your endorsement --- as it will open up many doors to future employment.