Christopher De Leon
Middle School Science Teacher
Hudson, WI
Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Christopher De Leon is an engineering and technology teacher at Hudson Middle School in Hudson Wisconsin. He has been teaching at Hudson Middle School for 16 years since receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Technology Education from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He also has a Master’s Degree in education from St. Mary’s University. Coming from a family that values hard work and dedication, Christopher brought that work ethic with him to his school. Christopher is member of the school districts “Teaching, Learning and Assessment” Committee, Technology Committee, SMART Goal Team and the Site Based Leadership Team. He established the school districts summer STEM camp for students in elementary and middle school. Mr. Deleon is also the mentor for student STEM Competition teams. On a personal note, Christopher Deleon and his wife recently adopted 3 special needs children from the foster care system bringing their total number of children up to 5. Christopher has earned many accolades as an educator including: Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Fellowship Award, Space Academy for Educators “Right Stuff Award” and NASA Explorer Schools Merit Roll Educators.
Why do you Teach?
I became a teacher in order to help students reach their full potential. My goal is to challenge my students to be better than they feel they are capable of being. I want all of my students to become lifelong learners that embrace learning as a natural part of who they are. I expect the very best from my students and I give them the best that I have to offer in order to help them achieve that goal.
What do you love about teaching?
What I love about teaching is seeing the student’s joy when they find success while tackling a challenging lesson. Helping the students feel that they can do something when they feel they can’t do it is amazing!
When you were a student, was there a great teacher who inspired you?
When I was growing up, I had many good teachers but I can’t remember a teacher that I would say is “Great”. I do remember a history teacher when I was in middle school that was just about the worst teacher ever. She made me feel like I was worthless as a student and like I was a waste of time. I vowed that I would always make it a point to never be like that teacher. Every morning, I promise myself every day that I will provide the very best education experience for my students that I can. I quite literally say that to myself every morning. My students deserve the best and that’s what I vow to give them.
