Welcome, Samuel Hackbarth
We are proud to announce that Samuel Hackbarth has joined the Lutheran North team filling the role of science teacher. Mr. Hackbarth is the new biology teacher here at Lutheran North! He has grown up in Lutheran schools and with Lutheran church workers his whole life. He attended Trinity Lutheran School Monroe, Lutheran High School South, and Concordia University Ann Arbor. His mother is a current LCMS teacher at Trinity and paternal grandfather is a retired LCMS principal. His mother and father in law are also LCMS church workers. Even his wife teaches at Immanuel Lutheran here in Macomb.
Last spring he was able to teach at Trinity Lutheran in the middle school. He has taught science, religion, and math! He and his wife got married in July at CUAA where they met. He enjoys playing board games, cards, and video games. He and his wife also love watching HGTV together. He is excited to be teaching here at LHN! Having attended LHS he knows the close family connections you form at a Lutheran High school!
Please warmly welcome Sam as a Mustang and get to know him through our Staff Spotlight 20 Questions below!!
Staff Spotlight: sam hackbarth
20 QUESTIONS
What’s your role at Lutheran North?
Science Teacher
Where are you from?
Monroe, Michigan
When did you know that you wanted to be in the Lutheran high school environment and what led you to pursue that path?
Growing up in LCMS schools and with lots of family that worked in Lutheran schools, I knew that I wanted to enter ministry since about 3rd grade. At first I wanted to become a pastor! But God lead me to a different path when I was inspired by the amazing examples of Christ's love that my teachers at Trinity and LHS lived out. As soon as I hit college I knew that teaching in a Lutheran school was my calling.
What’s your favorite Bible verse?
My all time favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28 which reads, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him and who have been called according to his purposes." I first heard this verse in 2nd grade memory! Eventually it became my confirmation verse. I learned that my great grandfather (Oscar Hackbarth) also choose this as his confirmation verse. It always reminds me that God will always work for our good, so there is no need to worry about the troubles of our Earthly lives!
What are three words to best describe you?
Funny, Hard-working, and Determined
What was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
Going through high school and college I worked at a family owned bakery (Cakes by Stephanie). At first I just washed dishes, but by 19 years old I was baking and delivering wedding cakes! I delivered wedding cakes all over the Detroit area, even some up here in Macomb!
Do you have a hidden talent? What is it?
Well, when you work for 5 1/2 years at a bakery you pick up some stuff! I am a really good baker. I can tell if a cake is done cooking just by touching it with my finger!
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?
I think telekinesis would be extremely convenient. I could grade papers with just my mind!
What’s your favorite food?
Anything with chicken is always may favorite! I tend to like grilled chicken the most!
What’s your least favorite food?
Spicy food and I don't mix! I like my food on the milder side.
What’s your favorite place that you’ve traveled and why?
This past summer my wife and I went to Traverse City for our honeymoon! Northern Michigan (including the U.P.) is amazing in the summer. It is an great place to experience the beauty of God's creation.
Where would you like to travel next and why?
One big bucket list item I have is to see the Aurora Borealis in person. Its always intrigued me since I first learned about it in science class.
What’s a fun fact about you many people may not know?
I love learning about history! I originally wanted to add a history minor to my degree. It would have taken me longer to graduate from CUAA, so I decided not to pursue it.
What’s one hobby you’d like to get into?
I'm working on learning to cook more! My wife is a great cook and she has helped me learn quite a bit already.
What’s your favorite sport to watch and which team do you root for?
I'm not the biggest sports fan, however I split my support between MI and WI. I'm a Green Bay Packers fan, but I'm also a Detroit Tigers fan.
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
I tend to be more of an early bird. I usually end up going to bed before 10pm!
Are you a dog person or a cat person (neither or both)?
I love both! but I think I'd be more likely to get a dog.
What’s one of your favorite memories from the past year?
I got married to my wonderful wife Katherine this past June! We've been having the most amazing summer as we transition into our married life together.
What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
"Even if you do your best in everything there are some things that are out of your control, let God take care of those things and focus on the things that you can change." This is something that my mom always tells me when I'm stressed about something.
Is there any advice you’d offer to current and future Lutheran North students?
Make sure you always consider if what you say/do may be hurtful to another person. Just because you mean it a jokingly and the other person laughs does not mean it didn't hurt. Gossip is a huge part of this, If its not your business don't make it your business.