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posted August 27, 2025

We are so glad to have Dylan Defenbaugh joining our team this year to teach high school social studies. This will be his first year of teaching, and we are so glad it’s with us! We asked Mr. D some questions so that you can get to know him a bit before the school year begins.

Why did you want to teach at Cardinal?
The success that the school has shown to not only students but teachers as well.

What do you like about teaching social studies?
They give an insight to how the world really works.

What is your favorite part of teaching?
Seeing the students thrive in their understanding of the world around them

What is your ultimate goal as a teacher?
For every student to see the importance of the social studies. 

What do you hope students take away from your class this year?
That it is okay to be you, do the things in this world that make you happy.

Fun Facts/Hobbies:
I am married to a teacher (Taelor Defenbaugh) and we live with our dog Birdie.
Love to watch football, hunt, fish, and be outside.

My real endorsement of Cardinal Schools and its faculty and staff can be seen each morning when I hand them the one irreplaceable and most valuable thing in my life: my kids. No letter I write could be a greater endorsement than that simple act. I give them my kids, and I do it with a huge smile on my face because I trust them to do what they are most outstanding at: building our future.
Kevin S. Maggio · Cardinal Parent
Cardinal School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age (for employment), socioeconomic status (for programs), religion, disability, creed, national origin, marital status (for programs), sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity in its educational programs and employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or grievance related to this policy, please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Cindy Green.

The Cardinal Community School District offers career and technical  programs in the following service areas:
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Health Science
Human Services
Business, Finance, Marketing, and Management

Cindy Green - cindy.green@cardinalcomet.com
Middle School Principal/Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Equity Coordinator
4045 Ashland Rd.
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531

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