Hi, my name is John Mohr.  I’ve now begun my 27 th year teaching at Diller-
Odell. As the old saying goes…time flies when you’re having fun! I have been
formally teaching in Nebraska since the Fall of 1997, and came to Diller-Odell in
2000 (the 1 st year that the two communities consolidated school districts).  I
became a teacher because I had great role models who were educators when I
was growing up in Ponca, NE.  I continue to teach because I really enjoy
interacting with young people and being a positive role model.  Being able to
share life’s experiences with students is rewarding.
  Currently, I teach a variety of Social Studies/History classes, along with a
Strength Training class.  Additionally, I am in my 22 nd year as head coach for Girls
High School Basketball.  I also coach both Junior High Football and Junior High
Girls Basketball.  Over the past 27 years at D-O I’ve also helped coach High School
Football, High School Boys Basketball & High School Track. I’ve helped-out with
other school organizations & activities as well, including being the Sponsor for the
Class of 2006.
  I am blessed to say I have been married to my wife Tricia for 32 years.  We
have two adult children.  Peyton, a graduate of Doane University, works in the
banking field, and Paxton, a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is a
school teacher. Over the years attending or participating in our boys’ activities
occupied much of our family’s time!
  Nowadays, any activity I can do with my family is how I like to spend my
free time. I dabble in collecting sports memorabilia, and enjoy fishing & golfing
when I can (even though I need improvement in both areas). A favorite quote of
mine is by Ralph Waldo Emerson --- “Nothing great was ever achieved without
enthusiasm.”