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Coach Ron Bruch

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Coach Ron Bruch

1. Born

Where: Genoa, Colorado

When: FEB. 24, 1935

Parents: Page & Velma Bruch

2. Schools attended

1948 - 1952 Cameron, Missouri High School

1952 - 1954 Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa A.A. Degree

1954 - 1956 Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Missouri B.S. Education

1956 - 1957 University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri M.S. Education

Various Others For Post Graduate Work

3. Married To: Caryl Goodyear

4. Why teaching for a profession? Loved sports and kids.

5. Taught at:

1957 - 1960 Odessa, Missouri

1960 - 1980 William Chrisman High School, Independence, Missouri

1981 - 1991 Truman Highs School, Independence, Missouri

1991 - 2010 Independence School District Central Office Assistant to Superintendent

2010 - Retired. What's that?

6. Why Independence School District?

Independence has a reputation for excellence.

Independence had an opening for a Physical Education Teacher, Assistant Football Coach, and Head Track Coach. I applied and they offered me a contract. I've been here for 51 years.

7. Taught at William Chrisman/Truman

Which subjects: Physical Education, Drivers' Education, Marketing and Management.

Awards/Honors:

William Chrisman Hall of Fame

Examiner Coach of the Year

Distinguished Service Award, National Education Association

Distinguishde Service Award, Chamber of Commerce

Who's Who in Executives and Professionals

President, Missouri National Education Association

8. Current Community Service:

Rotary Club

Independence TIF Commission

Truman Heartland Community Foundation, Board

Jackson County Free Health Clinic, Board

Truman Heartland Reinvestment Foundation, President

9 Most successful students:

Success is too difficult to measure. But, I've had many, many wonderful students who have left me with memories that I'll cherish for my lifetime.

10. Other: Arbitrator for: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

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