Meet the Teacher: Patrick Cootware
Full Name: Patrick Cootware
Place of Birth: Waco, Texas
College: University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, Belton, Texas
For What? Physical Education
Year Graduated: 2019
Subject Teaching: 8th Grade US History
Why? Only thing available, loves history
Describe yourself in 3 words: Passionate, positive, chill
Hometown: China Springs, Texas
High School: China Springs, Texas
Something unique about yourself: Loves to play golf
Extracurriculars in High School: Football, Band, Baseball
College: Equipment manager for football
What inspires you to teach? Mom was a teacher, wanted to be a positive role model for younger kids
Advice to High Schoolers going into the real world: Slow down, breathe, don’t overthink
Hobbies: Golf/sports
If you didn’t teach, what would you be doing? Own a business
Role model as a kid: Father
Role model as an adult: Mom
Pets: 1 Dog
How long have you taught? 4 years
What school were you at prior? West, Texas
What’d you teach there? 8th Grade US History (Coach: Football/Baseball)
Why’d you choose Itasca? Loves the small town feel
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