Hello! My name is Mr. Hellberg. I was born and raised in Escanaba, Michigan and have been teaching Music for 23 years. After student teaching right here in Gladstone Area Schools back in 1995, I started teaching in Cedarville Michigan where I taught K-12 General Music and Band for 2 years. In 1998 I took a position in Harrison, Michigan where I taught Elementary Music for 8 years and then I taught the Band Program for 8 years!
I am VERY excited to be back HOME! Last September I got married and now have a new home, 2 stepsons, a cat (Sparkle) and a dog (Tucker) I always love to share my excitement for MUSIC with all the children I am able to teach here at the Gladstone Area Public Schools!
I am a singer and a musician. My main instrument is the Trumpet. I have played in many different types of ensembles but in the past I performed with: Gateway Community Band (Clare, MI), East Shore Wind Symphony (Standish, MI), Gateway Brass Band (Clare, MI), Escanaba City Band and the Marquette City Band. I love playing my trumpet and look forward to joining other ensembles in the area! Since I have been back 'home' I have been performing with the Marquette Symphony Orchestra and the Westerly Winds Big Band out of Negaunee. I have truly enjoyed EVERY chance I get to perform either on my trumpet or with my voice!
Now in my fifth year with Gladstone Elementary Music, I can say that my time in Gladstone Area Schools continues to be the best years I have ever taught in 23 years! The Students, Staff and Administration are fantastic and I am looking forward to working with the students of 2018-2019! I was overwhelmed with the wonderful comments and compliments following the Christmas program the past four years and I am looking forward to bringing a new and wonderful Christmas program to the parents and community again this year!
I am VERY excited to be back HOME! Last September I got married and now have a new home, 2 stepsons, a cat (Sparkle) and a dog (Tucker) I always love to share my excitement for MUSIC with all the children I am able to teach here at the Gladstone Area Public Schools!
I am a singer and a musician. My main instrument is the Trumpet. I have played in many different types of ensembles but in the past I performed with: Gateway Community Band (Clare, MI), East Shore Wind Symphony (Standish, MI), Gateway Brass Band (Clare, MI), Escanaba City Band and the Marquette City Band. I love playing my trumpet and look forward to joining other ensembles in the area! Since I have been back 'home' I have been performing with the Marquette Symphony Orchestra and the Westerly Winds Big Band out of Negaunee. I have truly enjoyed EVERY chance I get to perform either on my trumpet or with my voice!
Now in my fifth year with Gladstone Elementary Music, I can say that my time in Gladstone Area Schools continues to be the best years I have ever taught in 23 years! The Students, Staff and Administration are fantastic and I am looking forward to working with the students of 2018-2019! I was overwhelmed with the wonderful comments and compliments following the Christmas program the past four years and I am looking forward to bringing a new and wonderful Christmas program to the parents and community again this year!