My name is James (Dan) Beckwith I teach 8th grade Social Studies here at Hazelwood North Middle School. I have been in Education for 24 years and have enjoyed every minute of working with students. I just moved up from Southern Missouri, however I am originally from the Metro-East (Edwardsville, IL.). I enjoy spending time with family and my hobbies include: hunting, fishing, kayaking and reading. I have also coached wrestling throughout my career and although I am not coaching formally this year I do expect to be involved in the sport in some fashion.