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Believing that lifetime learning is important, we challenge students to make connections between their coursework and real world experiences. These connections are made through inter-disciplinary units including a SCUBA diving experience, a Thanksgiving Feast, and an exploration of the concept of flight. Throughout the year, mini-IDU’s often combine two or more curricular areas to help students link ideas and better understand the concepts we teach.
- Revolutionary War Assembly
 Mr. Zuck
U.S. History/Social Studies Area Chair
About the Teacher:
I graduated from Bradley University in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts and in 1975 with a Master of Arts. The following year I began a doctoral program offered jointly by Bradley and Indiana University. I taught part-time at Illinois Central College before starting at Morton Junior High in January 1977. I have been teaching U.S. History ever since at M.J.H.S. and am currently department head for my area. Awards include the WHOI Golden Apple Award, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (five times), and the Morton A.C.E. Outstanding Teacher Award.
Mission:
The mission for my U.S. History classes is to give the students a knowledge of, and an appreciation for, the history of their nation. It is also important to prepare them to become good citizens and to make intelligent choices when they start voting.
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 Mr. Herrmann
Math/Team Leader
About the Teacher:
After graduating from East Peoria High School in 1982, I attended Olivet Nazarene College for my B.A. which I received in 1986. My first teaching position was at Kincaid High School from 1986-1988. Morton High School and Junior High is where I have taught since. My Master's Degree was earned in 1994 from Illinois State University and my Administrative Certificate was completed in 2005.
In addition to teaching math, I have coached football, basketball, and baseball at Kincaid and Morton.
Mission:
My mission is to educate students via a series of challenging experiences through which they learn how to think in a logical sequence to arrive at solutions to complex problems.
**You may access my web page by clicking on my name above and entering "mjhs206" for both the username and password.
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Mr. Kutkat
Science
Mr. Kutkat graduated from Bradley University in 1967 and 1970 (Master's) and has hours beyond at Illinois State University, Illinois Central College, Eureka College, National College of Education, Univeristy of California at Pasedena, Pepperdine College of Los Angeles, Aurora University, the Connecting Link, SouthwestTexas State University, and St. Francis University. His awards include being nominated for Who's Who in American Education, the Disney Award, the ACE awards, Rotary nominee, and the Eng/HS Recognition.
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 Mrs. Peckmann
Language Arts
All About Me
I was born in the southern suburbs of Chicago though I have lived all over New York and Illinois. After tearing through the school systems of Amherst, NY and Libertyville, IL, countless dance recitals/shows, and a very brief stint on the Today show I found myself at Illinois State University studying English Education. During my student teaching assignment I discovered that I loved working with middle schoolers and couldn’t see myself teaching any other grade level. In 2003 the fine people at ISU found me fit to receive a B.S. in English. From there I accepted a teaching position in Mendota, IL, and then finally ended up in Morton where I am in my second year of teaching eighth grade language arts. I am also a speech team coach. I am excited to be a part of the staff at MJHS, and feel privileged to be teaching a group of students who seem to truly have an innate desire to learn. In my spare time I can be found rooting on the Cubbies or the Buffalo Bills (I like the underdogs), reading a good book, traveling, hanging out with my husband and stepsons, and my favorite -- grading papers. Feel free to contact me at anytime with questions or concerns.
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 Mrs. Luginbuhl
Resource
About the Teacher:
Hello! I’m Mrs. L. and I love my job. I have a passion for learning and infect as many unsuspecting victims with that enthusiasm as I possibly can. This is my 2nd year teaching at MJHS. I graduated from Illinois State University in 2006 with a Bachelors of Science as a Learning and Behavior Specialist I. I am also certified to teach language arts through 8th grade.
As a resource teacher, I spend much of my time in the Gray Team general education classes. If your son or daughter is struggling, please call or email me. Together, we can consider some things your child can do at school and at home that may be exactly he or she needs to succeed. I also serve as sponsor for the Homework Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:00. This club serves as extra time to study, use the library computers, and work on homework. It is a great option for kids in music classes who do not have study hall. Stop by and check it out!
Mission:
My mission is to equip students with the academic and interpersonal skills they need to succeed in life beyond school.
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