Wanting to help students learn how to be better people, Stephen Roberts returned to DHS for his first year of teaching. “The student’s strength is the most important thing.” Roberts said. He is passionate about rugby, and special education.

Katie Burke is a Honors Geometry and Statistics teacher. With a passion for math, she became a math teacher and has taught for four years, “Every student can learn,” Burke said. “I want my students to learn how to set goals and achieve them.” She runs two businesses, and likes to do woodworking.”I love the culture of DHS,” Burke said.”The people here are great.” She tells interesting stories, and is sarcastic.

MSgt Ashcraft retired from AFJROTC, and TSgt Lee Dorman took his place as the new instructor. He has been teaching for four years.

He became an instructor because “his wife told him to participate.” “Can’t learn unless you are having fun,” Dorman said. He wants the cadets to learn how to be responsible. He likes to fish, and says that he plays the guitar very well.

After 11 years of teaching, Frank Perez became the new administrator this year. Born in Madrid, Spain, he loves to study and liked Agriculture classes when he was in high school. He is funny, and he loves to do anything outdoors, like fishing.“I want my students to ask and think,” Perez said. “Nothing impedes their way of thinking.” Perez likes the environment of DHS, and says that “the people are great here.”

Jason Hines, the new Chemistry teacher, has 10 years of coaching, but this is his first year of teaching.

“I want to make sure the students have fun, then have the outcome,” Hines said.

“I want them to take responsibility,” Hines said.

He loves to watch, play and coach soccer, and since this is his first year of teaching Chemistry, he is currently learning about it.

Matthew Speight became the new US History teacher this year. He was an AP Human Geography and a US History teacher for the past five years, making this year his 6th year of teaching. He became a teacher because he got a master’s degree in History, and felt like “more people should learn it.” He likes to spend time and travel with his family, and he owned a pizza restaurant before teaching.

“My philosophy of teaching is to make every student the best,” Speight said. “Their voice and actions matter.”

“I love the environment of DHS,” Speight said. “It is very friendly, and it is a great place to work.”

Caroline Reese began her first year of teaching at DHS. She became an Algebra 1 teacher because she loved math. “I want my students to change their attitudes towards math.” Reese said. “I want them to learn that Math is positive.”

With 6 years of coaching, John “Brandon” Taylor became the new Football coach. He loves to work out and hang out with his family. “I want my students to have equal opportunities to achieve their best,” Taylor said. “I want them to know the values of life.” He is adjusting easily to the DHS environment, saying that it is “not bad.”

“I am not afraid to show that I was once like them,” Taylor said “I am relatable.”