2022 New Teachers Part III

This year is Ms. Lisbeth Magdaleno-Garcia first year as a student teacher here at OHS. She is teaching Interior Design and Youth Service Leadership (YSL) classes with Ms. Pittman this semester. Ms. Magdaleno-Garcia is originally from Albert Lea, so when the opportunity came from OHS she already knew her way around town. Ms. Magdaleno-Garcia said, “It’s easy to navigate and also to build connections with di...

Ms. Paula Asmus is the new choir director at Owatonna High School. She teaches Huskies, Varsity and Concert Choir students. This is her first year teaching in Owatonna, but not her first year as a music teacher. Ms. Asmus is originally from Farmington, Minn., and decided to apply here when she saw a teaching position open up at the high school. Ms. Asmus marks a new era in the OHS music department, being the...

Mr. Travis Paulsen has had quite the journey so far. From growing up and going to school in the small town of Arlington Minnesota, then attending Minnesota State University, Mankato and Winona State University. This then led to a 16 year teaching stint at Jordan High School.  He looks to continue his journey here at OHS for years to come. Paulsen has always known what it is like to live and teach in a ...