Schaffer Spotlight

Name: Maxwell Schaffer 

Position/School: High School Social Studies Teacher 

I grew up in (town where you were raised): Redfield, SD 

Family (you can also include pets): Married to my wife Lexie in June 2021. I am the youngest of 7 children from my parents Patrick Schaffer and Tracy Jensen. In order from oldest to youngest my siblings are Drew, Rhett, Brooke, Erin, Sigourney, and Jordan. 

Education: I graduated from Northern State University in 2012 with a History Education degree. I also earned my Master’s Degree in World War II Studies from Arizona State University in 2020.

 What makes you MV proud? What makes me MV proud is the culture that we have forged in our school. The staff and students collaborate to try to make this place and the learning experience an exciting, rewarding, and challenging endeavor. Culture isn’t necessarily something you see in a short time as an outsider, but it is definitely something you feel everyday as an insider. I’m MV proud because of what we do and how we do it as a school community, and it has led to a good culture.

What are you reading right now?

I am currently reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I read it in the past but wanted to get back into reading by rereading something I knew I would enjoy. I am currently on the second book of the trilogy, The Two Towers.

If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life what would it be?

I like a lot of food, but if I had to eat just one food, I would pick oatmeal. I eat it everyday right now so I am currently living out this question.

What is your favorite television show?

My favorite television show of all time is probably The Office. There are a lot of good shows that I like, but that is a show that no matter when it is on or how often it is on, I usually tune in and have a good laugh.