Jeremy Finley serves as a Foundations of Technical Science and Explorations of Technical Science in FTC, helping students build hands-on skills in shop and graphic design. He is celebrating 20 years in education. His teaching journey began in Cherryvale, Kansas, where he started as an ISS teacher and coached wrestling and football. From there, he moved to Carl Junction, where he taught shop, coached girls golf, and served as head wrestling coach for a decade. Eight years ago, Jeremy joined Joplin High School as head wrestling coach and has been teaching and mentoring students ever since. This year marks his first in 20 years not coaching a sport—a well-deserved breather after two decades of guiding athletes.

Originally from Chanute, Kansas, Jeremy now lives in Galena after recently relocating from Jay, Oklahoma. Family life keeps him on the go with his two daughters, Regina (6th grade) and Emma (4th grade), who attend Carl Junction and stay active in just about every sport and activity imaginable. When he’s not teaching, Jeremy enjoys hunting, fishing, and playing golf. These days, most weekends revolve around supporting his daughters—spending Saturdays at cheer competitions and Sundays on the softball field. Looking to the future, Jeremy dreams of embracing “lake life”—spending his days outdoors, relaxing by the water.

For 13 years, Bethany Shultz has been sharing her love of math with students at Joplin High School serving in the Math department. With both parents in education—her mom an English teacher and her dad an administrator—teaching was always in her blood. She initially fell in love with math while tutoring in college and realized she could combine her passion for problem-solving with her family’s legacy of education. Bethany holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Mathematics. Before joining JHS, she spent five years as a graduate assistant at Pittsburg State University, where she taught college algebra and honed her teaching craft. 

Originally from Baxter Springs, Kansas, Bethany later moved and graduated from Southeast High School, where her dad served as superintendent. She and her husband, Jeremy—her high school sweetheart—have been married for 13 years and still live in the Kansas area. They have two sons: Noah, a senior at Riverton High School, and Jude, a fourth grader at Kelsey Norman.

Outside the classroom, Bethany’s life is full of family, pets, and outdoor adventures. She and her family have a dog, two cats, and even raise chickens and bees—producing their own honey. They enjoy camping, canoeing, and kayaking whenever possible. With Jeremy serving in the military reserves, their schedule is always full, but they make the most of every moment together. Looking ahead, Bethany dreams of retiring by the lake, spending time with family, and continuing her honey-making hobby. While her sons might cringe when she talks about future grandbabies, she’s already looking forward to spoiling them someday—and enjoying a well-earned retirement surrounded by nature.

WHERE: Chipotle

WHEN: December 10th

TIME: 4:00 - 8:00 PM

WHY: 20% of Event Sales Donated to JHS NEHS

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Friday, December 5, 2025 - Regular Bell Schedule

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“Children have to be educated, but they have also to be left to educate themselves.” – Ernest Dimnet