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One of the main reasons I made it through high school - and inspiration for a future career

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One of the main reasons I made it through high school - and inspiration for a future career

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Mr. Twedt - you're still one of the teachers I find myself thinking about from time to time. My last two years at the Upper School would have been entirely different without first your class, and later mentorship.

First, you provided me with inspiration, confidence, and a sense of purpose towards my future academic studies as I was preparing to enter undergraduate school.

Second, you agreed to let me be a part of the Varsity Basketball teams - but not as a player. That was the catalyst that helped me "come out of my shell" so-to-speak and expand my ability to socialize and become friends with anyone from any social circle. It also really helped me get through those last two years, and gave me a sense of purpose and belonging that I was often struggling to find.

Lastly, you expanded my taste in music in a way that both complimented and broadened my parents' own tastes (and with which I was raised). I still listen to El Corazon from time to time...

It was always a wonderful experience to talk with you, learn from you, and be mentored by you.

Thank you John (Mr. Twedt), from the bottom of my heart -- and congratulations on this amazing honor!

-Jon S

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John Twedt started teaching science at the boys middle school in 1981 and t his is his 43rd year at Cranbrook Schools. He moved to the upper school Science department the following year, and over his tenure he has taught nearly every discipline offered in that department and currently teaches Principles of Psychology and Physiology. He has coached both boys and girls basketball, been an advisor to a long list of clubs including Robotics and Cranes Illustrated (a campus sports publication).

He was selected as a visiting faculty member in an exchange with t he Irmak School in Turkey, and has taken students on international trips including a visit to the glaciers and hot springs in Iceland.

He has been the winner of a long list of faculty awards, including multiple Hagenlocker Fund Awards and the Booster Club Coaches Award.

John got his undergraduate degree in biology from Luther College and went on to get his masters in Science Education at Wayne State.

He has served as a residential faculty member, living in the dorms with his wife Renee. They are parents of two graduates Sarah '07 and John '10/

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John was one of a small group of faculty selected for an exchange with Irmak School, which is located on the Asian shore of the Bosporus Strait. The Cranbrook-lrmak collaboration began in the spring of 2006 and continues today.

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Dr Cecelia Calhoun '02, visited John Twedt's anatomy class via zoom in December to talk to students about genetics and more.  Dr. Calhoun is the Medical Director of the Adult Sickle Cell Program at the Yale Cancer Center.

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Testing the physics of roller coasters in 2004

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Mr. Twedt with the mace at Baccalaureate. A senior member of the faculty is entrusted with this job. 

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Mr. Twedt took a group of CK students to Iceland in 2017