STAFF
Andreas Proetel
College Awareness, Explorer Tech, German, Graphic Arts
I was born in Bremen, Germany, and grew up in a small community just outside the city. As the youngest of three children, with two older sisters, I was raised in a supportive and close-knit family.
My first experience in the United States came through a student exchange program, which brought me to Lehi, Utah. I spent one semester studying at Utah Valley State College and worked for six months in a local woodworking shop. That time proved to be one of the most rewarding and formative experiences of my life. After completing my required year of military service in the German Army, I returned to Utah with a clear goal: to pursue a career in education.
In April 2005, I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Technology Education. During my teacher training, I student taught at Lehi Junior High School and in the Granite School District. Since then, I have been teaching at Lincoln Academy, where I have taught a variety of subjects including CTE Introduction, German, Physical Education, and Graphic Arts.
In addition to my formal teaching experience, I have spent the past twenty-five years working with youth ages 10–18 through a local competitive soccer program. This experience has strengthened my ability to manage groups effectively and build meaningful relationships with young people. It has also reinforced my belief in the power of education to help students achieve success in all aspects of life.
I strive to foster a love of learning in my students and to help them develop a desire for lifelong growth and curiosity. I believe education should prepare students to meet the real-world demands of society. When we equip students with relevant, practical knowledge, we ease their transition into adulthood and help set them on the path to fulfilling careers.
This belief is at the heart of my passion for technology education. Technology classes provide hands-on, real-world learning opportunities and reflect the ever-changing nature of our world—requiring continuous adaptation and growth. My role at Lincoln Academy is to teach up-to-date, relevant content that connects students to real-life professions, while integrating other academic subjects through a technological lens.
I look forward to working with many of you in the future and am excited to support our students as they learn, grow, and thrive.
Feel free to contact me at: proetel@lincoln-academy.org