About Mr. Klumper

Thanks for being an awesome family

Before I received a teaching position at the best Middle School in the entire Midwest, I enjoyed many experiences - many of which have made me who I am today. I grew up in Worthington, MN - with my parents (Wayne and Dea) and my siblings (Tresse and Dan) - and lived there until I began college in Sioux Falls at Augustana. Born with a love for sports, I was blessed to have the opportunity to play college football. During those years I learned more than I ever imaged. I learned to be a good, honest person. I learned how to be a true friend. I learned what it means to work hard and play by the rules. I learned that sometimes the most important part of achieving a goal is the journey taken while getting there. I learned that my family is irreplaceable. I learned that the most important person in the world is not myself, but instead the people around me. I learned that a small 'hello' or smile to a stranger can change their life - and mine. I learned that listening is more important than speaking. I learned that trust is easier to keep than regain. I learned that there is only one person in this world to whom you cannot lie - yourself. You see, it would appear that I have learned all there is to know; yet the opposite is true. With each day I realize more and more the fact that I have much to learn. Living with an openness to learn, every moment of everyday, allows for growth and fullness to be obtained from life. We do receive only one chance on earth: what we do with it is up to us.