John Born has been with the Bloomington School District for three decades. For 27 years, he taught
history and civics as a social studies teacher, helping students understand the world around them.
He also coached middle school track and field and middle school football. Currently, he serves as a
Behavioral Interventionist, where he supports students in navigating the academic and social
challenges of middle school life. And, today he leads the athletic department as the Middle School
Athletic Director.

John has seen middle school sports literally change lives throughout his thirty years. Middle school athletics can provide a path that helps a kid find confidence and their direction. Middle school sports can teach kids how to handle pressure, manage their time, and bounce back from setbacks. For many students,
they learn the value of teamwork and get a sense of being a part of something bigger than
themselves By supporting middle school sports, we help ensure every student has the opportunity
to discover their potential, their voice, and their place in something meaningful. Join us to get
inspired to do everything we can to raise the funds needed to assure this program continues.

Pictured are one of our girls’ soccer teams and one of our boys’ soccer teams. Dr. Eric Melbye, Rotarian and Superintendent of Schools in Bloomington, will join John at the podium.