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Mr. Hirn reading underwater on the coral reef in Cozumel.

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St. Joseph High School
Swimming & Diving

Paul J. Hirn
Phone: 269-926-3370

Subjects: Biology, Anatomy & Physiology
1st-Biology
2nd-Planning/Conference
3rd-Anatomy
4th-Biology ("A" Lunch)
5th-Biology
6th-Anatomy

Thank you for visiting my school web page.

I have been working at SJHS since 1992, following 5 years at Gateway HS in Kissimmee, FL, and 2 years at St. Robert School in Flushing, MI. I have been married since 1986, and have two daughters who have progressed through the St. Joseph Public Schools.

I graduated from Central Michigan University in 1984 with a BS in Biology (Psychology minor), and earned my Master's of Science in Administration from CMU in 1997. I graduated in May 2009 with my 2nd Master's from Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL). Paul Schillio (Honors Bio, Chemistry) and I were awarded a National Science Foundation grant to attend WUSTL as a team from SJHS. We are part of a group of 33 teachers from around the country working to improve biology curricula in a program called "Life Sciences for a Global Community".

At SJHS, I am also the head coach of the successful Men's and Women's varsity swim teams, and assistant varsity softball coach. In the recent past (12 years), I served as the co-chair (with Jim Berry) for the North Central Association (NCA) school improvement teams to keep the HS accreditation for curricula and school environment.  I also teach Anatomy at Lake Michigan College as an adjunct professor, and have certified my high school anatomy course as a direct credit college course through LMC.

I strive to challenge each and every student to work above their potential in my class, and help them develop as both a student and a person. I hope that your child has a challenging and successful experience in my classes.


A Few Things About Me:
Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Book: A Pirate Looks at Fifty, Skipping Christmas, The Stand, The Giving Tree

Favorite Authors: Steven King, Robert Ludlum, Clive Cussler, John Grisham, Shel Silverstein, and Gregory Maguire
(What can I say? I like to read!)

Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride (also: Field of Dreams, Caddyshack, Blazing Saddles, and Young Frankenstein)

Favorite Hockey Team: Detroit Red Wings
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