Ohrt receives Fish Iowa Educator of the Year

South Winn teacher Jason Ohrt will receive the 2023 Brass Bluegill Award in July. (submitted photo)

South Winn physical education teacher Jason Ohrt has been selected to receive the 2023 Brass Bluegill Award, in Des Moines, and he will be receiving the award along with a classroom set of fishing poles to use for future units/lessons with students. This award goes to the Fish Iowa Educator of the Year.
Since begin trained in Fish Iowa in 2008, he has since implemented and taught its curriculum to South Winn physical education students for over the past 15 years. A wide variety of skills and awareness are emphasized in the curriculum. Over the years students have been taught casting techniques, knot tying, creating their own baits, boating safety, fishing regulations and species identification. Each unit has culminated with an authentic experience to some of the local recreational locations such as Lake Meyer, Decorah Fish Hatchery and Silver Springs pond.
“Back in 2008, my principal (Jack Grampovnik) at the time, approached me regarding an opportunity to be trained and to implement the Fish Iowa curriculum. In partnership with the education outreach program at Lake Meyer, we implemented the curriculum that spring semester and it has been one of our students, most enjoyed units in physical education over the last 15 years. Receiving this award means a lot to me personally, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the help from the great people I’ve worked alongside with from Lake Meyer. Lilly Jensen, Hannah Schmitt, Larry Reis, Ryan Wiltgen and John Krauss are just some of the individuals who have assisted me in this process over the years. I cannot thank them enough for helping me provide my students with an outstanding authentic learning experience,” said Ohrt.

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