My name is James (Dan) Beckwith I teach 8th grade Social Studies here at Hazelwood North Middle School. I have been in Education for 25 years and have enjoyed every minute of working with students. I just moved up from Southern Missouri two years ago, 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 currently I am the Assisstant Wrestling Coach at Blackburn College. The best way of contacting me is via e-mail at jbeckwith@hazelwoodschools.org