My name is Clayson Patterson, my family and I are from Northwest Arkansas. We wanted to move away from the big city to raise our kiddos in a calmer setting. We have two sons and a third due on Thanksgiving. We are very excited to start a new chapter in our lives.

My name is Shelby Preston. I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I have 4 golden retrievers all named after trees. This will be my 4th year working in the elementary but my first year as the kindergarten teacher. I am so thankful and blessed for this opportunity.

my name is Max Boehler. I grew up just north across the border in Alma, NE. For the past 6 years, I have been teaching and coaching multiple sports in Saint Joseph, MO. This year I will be teaching K-8 PE and 7-8 computers. I will also be coaching MS BB and FB here at NV.

My name is Jessica Ledbetter. I have been married to my husband Matthew for 15 years with 3 children who are also Huskies. I have a background in nursing since 2011 and have recently made a career change to teach. I am very excited for the opportunity to be teaching at NV.

My name is Dean Lewis. I have been in education since the 93-94 school year. I enjoy golf and house remodeling in my spare time. I especially like going to Colorado and Kansas City to visit with our boys. I will be teaching PT Vo-Ag and Earth Science.

I am Suzi Brooks and I am excited to teach PreK this year! My husband and I were born and raised in Norton where we have raised a beautiful family. I have owned and run my in-home daycare for 21 years. I am excited to have the opportunity to teach at Northern Valley!

Ellen Kuhl here. My husband, Tom and I have lived on a farmstead eleven miles north of Long Island for thirty-three years, where we raised two daughters. I have been an educator since 1983 and am excited to be serving as the middle school English Language Arts teacher.

Hi, my name is Ross Cole. I am going into my first year as a teacher, and second year as a coach at Northern Valley. I will be teaching HS Phys Ed. / Health, and HS Technology. I will be coaching HS Boys Basketball, JH Track & Field, and HS Powerlifting this year.

I am Mrs. Davis and I am excited to teach second grade this year! We are a blended family with eight children; all of them are now grown. My husband is in the military and is currently serving at Fort Liberty (Fort Bragg). I live with a very old grandma-Kitty named "Lady".