Welcome, Greg Mandziara
We are so excited to welcome Mr. Greg Mandziara to our ministry team. Mr. Mandziara grew up in Michigan and attended Utica Community Schools, including Henry Ford II and Central Michigan University. His name may sound familiar as he is married to one of our science teachers, Nicole Mandziara. Please take a moment to learn a little more about Greg and his journey to becoming part of our ministry team here at Lutheran North.
I have lived in this area my whole life. My wife and kids are my reason to get up each day that God gives me. I taught for 27 years in public education. I got to see first-hand the great things that my children experienced here and wanted to be a part of it.
Please warmly welcome Greg as a Mustang and get to know him through our Staff Spotlight 20 Questions below!!
Staff Spotlight: Greg Mandziara
20 QUESTIONS
What’s your role at Lutheran North?
Science Teacher
Where are you from?
Michigan
When did you know that you wanted to be in the Lutheran high school environment and what led you to pursue that path?
After teaching in the public schools for 27 years, I needed a change.
What’s your favorite Bible verse?
Philippians 4:13
What are three words to best describe you?
Sarcastic, Fun, Mellow
What was the most unusual or interesting job you’ve ever had?
Fertilizing lawns
Do you have a hidden talent? What is it?
I remember random movie lines.
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?
Fly
What’s your favorite food?
Pizza
What’s your least favorite food?
Vegetables
What’s your favorite place that you’ve traveled and why?
South Carolina... low country living... relaxing
Where would you like to travel next and why?
Montana... love the outdoors.
What’s a fun fact about you many people may not know?
I’m boring.
What’s one hobby you’d like to get into?
See number 13.
What’s your favorite sport to watch and which team do you root for?
Detroit Lions Football
Are you an early bird or a night owl?
Early bird.
Are you a dog person or a cat person (neither or both)?
Dog person.
What’s one of your favorite memories from the past year?
Just being a dad and husband.
What’s the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?
If you don't like what you're doing, use it as motivation to do what you want.
Is there any advice you’d offer to current and future Lutheran North students?
A lot of people did a lot to give you this opportunity to start your future... leave as many doors open to your future that you can.