Mr. Knodel earned his Masters of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction in 2007 from the College of St. Catherines in St. Paul, MN; received his Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (English Emphasis) in 2001 from North Dakota State University. He received his National Board Certification, English Language Arts/Adolescence & Young Adulthood in 2011. Mr. Knodel received many awards of which included ND Teacher of the Year in 2014-2015; District Teacher of the Year in 2012-2013; and the High School Teacher of the Year in 2011-2012. Mr. Knodel has many years teaching experience.