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Husband. Father of 3. Teacher. Head Varsity Coach Dubuque Senior High School Softball. contact: mhefel@dbqschools.org

Dubuque, IA
Joined March 2023
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In my experience in education… Teachers who never question administrators’ decisions often get labeled “good teachers.” Teachers who ask questions often get labeled “difficult.” Have you seen this too?
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2-2 This Week: 🔹 29 Runs 🔹 32 Hits 🔹 .296 Team AVG 🔹 .374 OBP 🔹 13 BB | 14K / 121 PA ⭐ @LilahEttema .750 AVG, 9 H, 10 RBI, 3 2B, HR ⭐ @AnnieHefel Team-high 6 R, .429 OBP ⭐ @_avarupp 5 R, 3 RBI, .429 OBP ⭐ A. Davis: .357 AVG, 3 RBI #GetTo #RamsSoftball 🐏🥎
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2-0 start! Lots of good things and plenty to work on! @LilahEttema flashed in the ⭕️ & 📡 (💣💣; Double; 9RBI). @AnnieHefel led w/6 Hits (Triple; 5RBI); Ava Davis debuted w/5 Hits (2 2B); Alex Rupp (💣;3B); @_avarupp (2 2B, 3B, 7RBI); @EllaKraus22 4 Hits (2 2B; 4RBI) #GetTo
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I will die on this hill. I will argue till I’m blue in the face. I will produce the data. Participation in youth sports/activities is as important as many of the classes my kids take at school. Maybe more important.
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Amazing graduation ceremony tonight put on by Winona State Administrators for our spring sport seniors who will miss traditional commencement because of NSIC championships this week. Congratulations to our graduating seniors!
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Let’s goo GAME 2!!!
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2026 Season is right around the corner! Go Rams! #GetTo
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Everybody wants discipline… until discipline gets loud.
Everybody wants toughness… until toughness gets uncomfortable. Hard coaching isn’t abuse.
Hard coaching is correction.
Hard coaching is standards.
Hard coaching is loving a kid enough not to let him stay average. If a coach is demanding effort, detail, toughness, and accountability bothers you… that probably says more about today’s culture than it does the coach.
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All public school students should have free admission into all athletic events at their respective schools.
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Educators…it isn’t a raise when your increased healthcare costs outweigh your salary increase. 😐
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In 2008, 62% of teachers said they were very satisfied with their job. In 2022, that dropped to 12%. We've got a serious problem brewing in education...
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In 2008 teachers actually got to do their job and parents were normal. In 2022 and beyond teachers have to fill out 14 Google Docs for sending someone to the office because parents are insane.
In 2008, 62% of teachers said they were very satisfied with their job. In 2022, that dropped to 12%. We've got a serious problem brewing in education...
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Here’s this one weird trick to improve misbehavior in schools: Give kids consequences when they break rules
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Today I had a student finish a 10 question reading comprehension test in 2 minutes… but yes, let’s keep judging teachers based on test scores. 😵‍💫
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Parents that allow their kids to be coached and held accountable… I applaud you!
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Dear teachers, Tomorrow it’s not your job to lecture to students about how Trump is an incipient fascist It’s to teach math, science, and reading…. …and maybe toss in one “God bless America” if you’re feeling it
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Happy Birthday Ben!!!!🎉🎉🎂
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This transfer stuff in high school has to stop. Here is a novel idea, grow and develop where your feet are. Learn work ethic, accountability, and leadership skills instead of running away when you don't get your way. This also goes for parents. The grass isn't always greener
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We are teaching in an age where accountability has been shifted almost entirely from students/parents to TEACHERS.
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