Mr. Greg Inge has become a Beaver Area legend in his social studies teaching career. From AP US History to Mock Trial to Law and Order or even freshman social studies, Mr. Inge has made an indelible impact on countless students.

The lessons, the stories, the copious photocopied handouts . . . how do you replace a legend?

When did you start working at Beaver Area?

1990—35 years ago.

What did you do before working at Beaver Area?

I taught 11 years at Blairsville High School east of Pittsburgh.

What are your plans after retirement?

Relax and enjoy my years.

What will you do to relax and take time for yourself?

Read 100,000 history books.

What is a favorite memory that you have from your time at Beaver Area?

Seeing all the kids who succeeded in life who came back to say “thank you,” taking the Mock Trial team to states, winning an international [Mock Trial] tournament in San Francisco, and taking kids on a two-week tour of all the Civil War battle sites.

What is the biggest piece of advice that you can offer students and staff?

My advice to new teachers would be, when you want to know the way you should do something, ask the teachers, not the administrators who chose to get out of the classroom.

What is the most important thing you’ve learned from being a teacher at Beaver Area?

Continue doing what you are passionate about.

What is something that you will miss about being a teacher at Beaver Area?

All of the students.

Mr. Inge will be missed at Beaver Area. As he closes the grade book for the final time, we hope he’s ready for a well-deserved rest and many joyful adventures!