In preparation for the 2020-2021 school year, we have re-launched our Meet Us Monday Blog series to introduce you to our outstanding ILS teachers and staff. Check in each week to meet or better get to know one of our new or returning faculty members.

Today, we invite you go get to know another new member of our new ILS faculty, 2nd Grade Teacher, Mr. Josh Pautz, with his recent “Meet Us Monday” interview.

What is your favorite thing about ILS? (OR: What are you most looking forward to about working at ILS?)
I'm most looking forward to the read aloud books we will get to do this year in second grade! I have fond memories of the books I had read to me in elementary school, so I'm excited to be able to be a part of that for my students this year. I'm also tremendously excited to continue to get to know my colleagues! They've already been wonderful mentors and friends to me.
What book are you currently reading?
I am currently reading "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco and "The Human Condition" by Hannah Arendt.
What was your favorite thing you did this summer?
My favorite part of this last summer was celebrating a delayed graduation with my friends and peers from Hillsdale College.
What is one place you would like to visit but have not yet been?
I have a dream of doing a motorcycle tour across Mongolia.
What was your favorite subject/class when you were in school?
My favorite subject in school was Art History.
What was your favorite book as a child?
My favorite book as a child was D'aulaires' Book of Greek Myths.
What is your favorite scripture verse?
My favorite verse is Jeremiah 17:14, "Heal me O Lord, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved: for you are my praise."