Evan Retires from Montville Township High School's Science Department

Back of plaque Evan received from Montville Township Education Association, June 2015

Recognition from the Montville Township Board of Education

My husband's tenure as a 21-year science teacher at Montville Township High School ends this month as he retires from his full-time teaching position. Evan taught a total of 28 years in the NY AND NJ public school systems, his best years being at MTHS teaching ‘Environmental Science’.  At MTHS he also served as the Boys Head Track Coach, Bowling Club Advisor, Christian Club Advisor, National Honor Society Co-Advisor, and Videographer for the MTHS football team. His "Best Teaching Day Ever" was on Halloween 2014 when he dressed up as Walter White from the Breaking Bad TV Show and taught lessons that day on the environmental damage caused by the manufacturing of methamphetamine (pictures below).

Throughout his career, Evan’s teaching philosophy has been, “I teach STUDENTS science.” (Not “I teach SCIENCE to students”). As his wife, I’m blessed to be the beneficiary of Evan’s wonderfully creative, caring, and communicative nature. This combined with his unique teaching style has enabled him to have great success as a teacher. Though looking forward to what's next, Evan has emphatically stated that he will most definitely miss his colleagues and students—the "BEST part of my job!"  I personally have great respect for all those in the public education system and the many difficulties they face these days as they serve our country’s most valuable possession -- our children.

Evan and I both appreciate the honors, support, and well-wishes of family, friends, colleagues, and students that he’s received since announcing his retirement! Thanks for your prayers as we step into the next chapter of our lives.

Below are some photo highlights of his career and retirement celebrations.
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HONORS - 2003

Evan was honored to be voted Morris County Daily Record's "Reader's Choice Teacher" in 2003

BLAST FROM THE PAST -- HALLOWEEN 2010

Halloween, 2010

What a Hulk!!!

A new career in acting??

CELEBRATING WITH HIS COLLEAGUES -- JUNE 2015

Celebrating with his retiring co-workers and the building principal

Party cake for all the MTHS retirees!

Cutting the cake!

Congratulations to Evan's retiring co-workers!

Party balloons (in our kitchen) from one of Evan's parties!

Evan's colleague Natasha made this super-cool poster (and brought the balloons) for a party she, Rob, and Jana had for him!

Evan's colleague Tammy put together this awesome scrapbook filled with photos and sentiments from the Science Department!

Evan's colleague Rob purchased this pinata and had his students fill it with written sentiments for Evan! What an awesome surprise and keepsake!

HALLOWEEN 2014

Evan dressed as "Walter White" from Breaking Bad for lesson on Halloween Day, 2014.

Evan created these stickers to go along with the lesson

Some students didn't know this was Evan!

A parting gift and card from some of Evan's beloved students

WOW!! He will miss you, too!

THANK YOU to all who've expressed appreciation for "Mr. Rupff"... 
Your kind words and actions mean more than you know!