Idaho Arts Charter School

Brent Wheeler
Elementary Dance, MS African Drumming and HS HealthTeacher

My name is Brent Wheeler and this is my first year teaching at IACS. My family and I moved to Nampa this summer from Puyallup, WA. This year I will be teaching Elementary Dance (which I like to call Creative Movement), Middle School African Drumming and High School Health. The arts have played a big role in my last 10 years of teaching. I am looking forward to getting to know both the staff and students at IACS and am excited to have a great school year!

I was born and raised in the small town of Camas, WA. I received my B.A. degree in Physical Education and Health from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA. I have also earned a M.A. degree in Creative Arts from Lesley University.

I have been teaching for just over13 years. I most recently worked for the Fife School District in Tacoma, WA. For the last 10 years I have taught P.E., Creative Movement and African Drumming to 2nd through 5th graders. I was also co-director of our school's African Drum Ensemble which traveled to other schools and community events presenting a multi-cultural experience to our audiences.

My family includes my wife Toni, who teaches in the Vallivue School District, my eleven year-old son Gavin, who plays the violin, and a Beagle named Rose. We like to spend time backpacking, exploring unique and interesting out of the way places. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, hiking, fishing and mountain climbing.

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