News : We had to ask: Mr. Kyle Reeve, Tilford's New Principal, Important Questions

Typically, when you have a new, well anyone, move to town, and they are going to be working with your children, you want to ask them the hard-hitting questions. Probably the people we will be asking the following questions to have already answered those. But we wanted to know the other things, you know, the REALLY important information!We asked Mr. Reeve, the questions you are all dying to know the answers to the question, "Chocolate or vanilla? What kind of candy do you like? If you NEVER had to eat one food again, what would it be?" You know things that keep you up at night tossing and turning.
Be sure to give the Reeve family a warm welcome to town, and here are a few tips for conversation starters!


How many siblings are in your family and where did you fit in the lineup? I have two siblings and I am the oldest. My sister is an environmental health specialist and lives in Wilton with her husband (Gabe, who is also a teacher) and two daughters (Everly & Leighton). My brother is an accountant and lives in Urbandale with his fiance (Emily).If you have to/get to cook, what is your go-to meal? If grilling is an option that's always my first choice. Cooking is something I want to do more often though.What food do you absolutely hate? Too many to count, I'm pretty picky. One food I cannot stand is Jello.What sport is your favorite and who's your team? Baseball = Cardinals, Football = 49ers, Hockey = St. Louis Blues, College = IowaChocolate or Vanilla? Depends, but 9/10 it's chocolate.Winter or Summer and why? Can I say Fall? If not then I choose Summer. Spending time at our cabin and watching baseball are two of my favorite things. Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year so this was a really hard one for me to answer.What's the name of the last book that you read? Colonel Roosevelt by Edmund MorrisWhat movie do you enjoy watching more than once? The Sandlot, it's a tradition every summer.What is your favorite school memory from when you were a child? I have a lot, most of them centered around friendships and relationships with adults (teachers, coaches, etc). This is a big part of the reason I became an educator.How did you know education was your calling? I think I always did. There are many educators in my family.If you have spare time what do you like to do? Spend time with my family.Do you have a weird talent? Not really a talent but my eyes are colored differently.What subject did you struggle the most in as a student? Art.What was your favorite subject? Math and Science.Who was your favorite teacher and why? There were several teachers and coaches who had a positive impact on my life.Who is the funniest person that you've ever met, elaborate! I can't answer this, there are too many to name.Do you have any pets and what are their names? We have an old dog named Gibbs.What's your favorite candy? Skittles and/or Milky WayIf you could travel anywhere, where would it be? Ireland, Italy, New ZealandDo you collect anything and what is it? I do not.Tell us a little bit about your family: My wife, Jill is going to be teaching Special Education at Tilford next year. We met during an education class at UNI.My oldest son, Eli (6), will be in 2nd grade at Tilford. He is really into Legos and playing outside.My youngest son, Lincoln (1) is a daredevil and loves to wrestle.
(Thanks to Kyle for being a sport!)