By Lacey Landt and Lance Hamlin
Our featured teacher for this issue is the unrestrainable, everlasting, skiing at 90 maniac. “Doug Berg.”
When we got into Mini-School two years ago we got the chance to meet and learn from a teacher that was… what, one in 100? One in 1000? By far rare. 27 years ago a man (Doug) and his friend (Randy) decided to offer kids in danger of dropping out of high school a change. Mini-School was created, and ever since, Doug has been taking kids from almost nothing to graduation.
I must give credit to a man who can deal with kids for 27 years and still be ready to smile and tell a joke or pick on Phil. At 50+ a man with energy, wisdom, and experience, Doug would be the person I would want to be lost in the woods with. In conclusion we dedicate the article in Com-Mini to you, the best teacher one could ever imagine, Thank you Doug.
Lance, Lacey
What is your opinion of Doug Berg?
Joanne- He’s one of my oldest and dearest friends.
Randy- He’s my best friend, I learned a lot from him, and he’s a damn good teacher.
Ramona- I think Doug is one of the most intuitive, caring people I know.
Pauline- Working with Doug has made me learn a lot about the environment and myself. He is a role model for me as an educator and he has a great sense of humor.
Alison Young- Doug is King.
Angie Peterson- I love Doug! (those of you that know Angie, know how she says “I love Doug”)
Mike Ennis- He’s somebody who can accept people for who they are, and that’s cool.
Casey Bakken- Very enthusiastic.
Andrea Hamilton- If I had the choice I’d have Doug be my father.
Phil Lynott- I think he’s really weird.
Emily Richards- Doug Rules.
Eric Thomas- He’s @#%# awesome. He should be President, the man’s something else.
Bill Zastera- Bright.
Lacey Landt- He is by far the best teacher I’ve ever had. I love him like a father.
Lance Hamlin- The first teacher who doesn’t act like a teacher but a kind, old, wise man sharing his knowledge.
Chris Wegler- Doug Rocks!
Rhett Rasmussen- He’s the only teacher I know that doesn’t get pissed on a trip when
you lose a canoe.
Kristi Dahl- Doug kicks butt!