By Sara Rathbun OHS Torch reporter
After numerous interviews, OHS administration will add a new face to the staff in the 2017 school year; Mr. Mike Castleman will attain the athletic director position in the fall.
The process of selecting an athletic director that fit our school needs started with six candidates that eventually were eventually narrowed down to two final picks. Mr. Olsen and Dr. Wise then made the executive decision on March 15.
The personality traits they were looking for were being organized, personable, and being able to make decisions quickly. There were many qualified candidates, but Castleman stuck out to the administration as being an excellent fit.
Current athletic director, Mr. Ron Smith, said,” Mr. Castleman is very personable with everyone he talks to. This position needs--someone who is able to relate to staff, students, and coaches.”
Mr. Castleman had to undergo several interviews before he could be offered the position. The committee for deciding this position consisted of administrators, teachers,a student, coaches, and teachers.
The student who represented the student body, Bekah Bauersfeld, said,” He has lots of experience being a previous athlete and coach that I think will help him in this position with relating to students.”
Mr. Castleman has formally been a coach, teacher, and athletic director; all in which have been in small size schools. This experience in all different roles in the education system make him a good fit for our small school.
OHS Principal, Mr. Ed Jodlowski, said,” Mr. Castleman is used to balancing many activities such as musical events, athletics, and numerous other activities in a small school being a previous teacher, coach, and AD; therefore he knows what to expect coming to OHS.”
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