My name is Dale Clark and I have been a language arts teacher for 31 years. I’m originally from Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; I received my master’s degree from the University of California-Irvine. I spent five years teaching in California before joining the Hopkins High School staff. I have taught a variety of language arts courses at the high school, and I’ve had the opportunity to serve as a department leader, building council chairperson, member of the professional growth committee, summer school coordinator, and operations committee member. I’m a proud member of the Hopkins Education Association and have been an HEA Building Representative at the High School for several years. I’m looking forward to the opportunity to serve the members of HEA as the interim president.