Hello! I'm excited to begin my second year teaching at Patton Junior High and 8th Grade U.S. History. I'll also be coaching 8th grade Girls and Freshman Boys basketball. I graduated from Topeka-Seaman High School after growing up in Topeka. As a graduate of Emporia State University, I graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education/Social Sciences. Before coming to Patton, I served as a varsity assistant softball coach and several roles at Emporia High School.  

 I'm the youngest of 10 children and have 26 nieces and nephews! My wife teaches high school math in another district. 

 

I strive to serve our students while helping them to "Think Like a Historian!" If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at jhurla@usd207.org. Thank you!