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Elementary (K-8) Houses
Teachers
Mr. Follman - JH History
Classes Teaching:
US History I (1492-1865), US History II (1865-Present), World History, Future Explorations, Geography, & Government
"I have been a teacher since 2019 at Astoria Junior High and I graduated from Western Illinois University in the same year. I have a passion for teaching history. I look at history as one big never-ending story with Action, Drama, Romance, Battles, and all the other fun things that make up a great story.
My favorite topics to teach are the American Civil War, World War 2, and Ancient Greece. " (2025-2026)
Mr. Hanneman - JH Science
I began teaching in 2007 on an island in Southeast Alaska. My teaching journey has taken me places I never thought I would have an opportunity to see. I have met (and continue to meet) so many wonderful people along the way. In 2017, I relocated to Illinois. I'm excited to be teaching here in Astoria! We are going to have an amazing year! (2025-2026)
Ms. Seitz - JH Special Education
"My name is Janee Seitz, and this is my 8th year of teaching. I graduated from West Central High School in 2012, and attended my local community college (Southeastern in Burlington, Iowa) where I graduated in 2014. I transferred to Western Illinois University (WIU), and I received my Learning Behavior Specialist I certification. I have background in Orton Gillingham, which is a multi-sensory approach to teaching reading and spelling. I student taught in Astoria in the spring of 2018, and I loved it so much that I thought I would stick around! I officially started working here as an educator in the fall of 2018. This is my 8th year teaching grades Pre-K through 5th. I am in the Fast House (Fast or Last!), and I enjoy spending my free time with my two miniature dachshunds, Spot and Dot! My absolute favorite things about working at Astoria are the wonderful students I teach, and the fabulous people I work with!" (2025-2026)
Mr. Wherley- JH Math
"This is my fourth year teaching at Astoria High School. I grew up in Astoria and graduated from Astoria High School in 2012. I attended Illinois College and Western Illinois University." (2025-2026)
Ms. Quigley - Art
Classes Teaching:
"My name is Christy Quigley, I attended Spoon River College and Western Illinois University for my degree in Art Education. I am currently in my 8th year of teaching where I have tried to become a teacher who is a safe place for kids to explore creativity and enjoy being themselves! I look forward to exploring the world of art with everyone and seeing each of your kids' unique creativity flourish!" (2025-2026)
Mr. Otto - Music
Classes Teaching: 9-12 Band-Choir
"Hello there! Your kids know me as Mr. Otto, but you can call me Ty. I went to high school in Havana just across the Illinois River and I'm a 2024 graduate of Monmouth College, where I received my bachelors in Music Education. This is my second year teaching at Astoria Schools, and I'm very happy to be a part of this community. I look forward to sharing the love I have for music with the next generations." (2025-2026)
Mrs. Friedrich - JH PE / Health
Classes Teaching: 6-8 PE and 7th Grade Health
"Greetings! My name is Mandy Friedrich and I am currently in my twenty-fifth year of teaching. I have a Bachelor's from MacMurray College in Physical Education, and a Masters' from Walden University. I am married, have one son, and reside in Havana. I spent 15 years teaching middle school health in Jacksonville, IL at Turner Junior High, which later became Jacksonville Middle School. I love the atmosphere of Astoria and really enjoy the small school experience." (2025-2026)