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McPherson High School went through several changes throughout the summer preparing for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year. Six new teachers were added to school’s staff.

John Hamilton, replaced Matt Jirgens as a teacher in the history department. Hamilton will be teaching AP Human Geography, History I, and History II. 

“I graduated from NWMSU in Marysville,  Missouri with a BS in Geography,” Hamilton said.

Along with Hamilton, Megan Peraita is joining McPherson High School’s staff. Peraita will be taking over Emilea Harlin’s job in  Language Arts. She will be teaching Pre- AP English II and English III. Peraita just graduated from college at Washburn University. She majored in English.

“I am looking forward to teaching at a well-respected school that sets high expectations for their students and works closely as a team to achieve those goals,” Peraita said.

Nick Griggs will be the new Choir director at MHS. He will be teaching Concert Choir and Mixed Ensemble. 

“I’m looking forward to meeting the students, parents and MHS faculty,” Hamilton said.

Three new teachers will be joining the special education department. Rebecca Pflugheoft, Jessica Rawson, and Travis Sears.

“McPherson is a great place and I couldn’t have asked to be a part of a better team,” Peraita said.

MHS not only has new teachers joining staff. Emilea Harlin transitioned from teaching English to where she now will be a high school counselor. Additionally to Harlin, Akeisha Donovan has been hired as CTE Secretary.

“ I’m very excited and fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of such a great community and district,” Hamilton said.

All of the incoming staff members are excited for the new school year at MHS.