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We interviewed the husband and wife team of Mr. Trexler, the BAHS/MS media center teacher and Mrs. Trexler, a sixth grade teacher, about what it’s like working in the same school. We talked with them about some of their favorite parts about it, and here’s what they with us.

We first talked with Mrs. Trexler…

Question 1: What is your favorite part about working in the same school as Mr. Trexler?

Mrs. Trexler: I enjoy riding to school with him and also I understand the similarities of the job.

Question 2: What is the hardest part of working together?

Mrs. Trexler: When Mr. Trexler and I talk too much about work.

Question 3: How long have you been working together in the same school district?

Mrs. Trexler: I have been working in the same district as Mr. Trexler for seven years.

Question 4: Did you plan to work in the same district?

Mrs. Trexler: It was not part of the plan, but it just turned out that way.

Question 5: What is the best thing you and Mr. Trexler have gotten to do together while teaching in the same school?

Mrs. Trexler: When my first grade students collaborated with Mr. Trexler’s sixth grade students.

After speaking with Mrs. Trexler, we asked Mr. Trexler some similar questions.

Question 1: What is your favorite part about working in the same school as Mrs. Trexler?

Mr. Trexler: My favorite part about working with my wife is that we collaborate together, and we work well together. It’s nice to have her down the hall. She’s always someone I can bounce ideas off of.

Question 2: What is the hardest part?

Mr. Trexler: There isn’t a hard part. We get to drive together so we can talk about our day and share what happened. There’s nothing bad. It’s all good.

Question 3: Would you rather teach sixth grade and have Mrs. Trexler run the media center, or do you like your current position?

Mr. Trexler: Each job has its benefits to it, there are pros and cons. I do think I’d work very well with my wife on my team because we work very well together. We work well together as a couple, so we’d work well together as a teaching team.

Question 4: Did you plan to work in the same district?

Mr. Trexler: We tried. It’d be great because we’d go to school at the same time and come home at the same time. We love the Bellwood District, and I knew it was good so I wanted to bring her in.

Question 5: What is the best thing you and Mrs. Trexler have gotten to do together in school?

Mr. Trexler: The best thing is we have made some of the best friends of our lives working together, and we get to work on the same projects together. I always have a partner that I
know is willing to be a team player in everything I do. She supports me with all of my challenges.

This interview with the Trexlers was really fun. Stay tuned for our next article about Mr. and Mrs. Hughes!