Hi, my name is John Mohr.  I have been formally teaching in Nebraska since the Fall of 1997, and have been at Diller-Odell since the Fall of 2000.  I became a teacher because I had great role models who were educators when I was growing up in Ponca, NE.  I continue to teach because I enjoy interacting with young people and being a positive role model.  Being able to share life’s experiences with students is rewarding.

         Currently, I teach a variety of Social Studies/History classes, along with a Strength Training class.  Additionally, I am in my 20^th year as head coach for Girls High School Basketball.  I also coach both Junior High Football and Junior High Girls' Basketball.  I help co-sponsor the ENGAGE activity group here at Diller-Odell, which is an organization that promotes leadership qualities for our middle-school-aged students. 

         Previously at Diller-Odell I was head Track & Field coach for 7 years. I have been an assistant High School Football & Basketball coach as well during my time here.  I also sponsored the Class of 2006.

         I have been married to my wife Tricia since 1994.  We have two children.  Peyton, a Doane University graduate, lives & works in Lincoln, NE, and Paxton, is currently a Senior at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Over the years attending or participating in our boys’ activities has occupied much of our family’s time!

         Other activities our family enjoys are traveling to different locations to attend sporting events & visit historical landmarks.  I also collect sports memorabilia, and I like to fish & golf when I can.  A favorite quote of mine is by Ralph Waldo Emerson --- “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”