Meet Phil
Years in Education
27 years
Years at MFHS
25 years
Education
- BA History, Eastern Illinois University ‘98
- MS Educational Administration, Eastern Illinois University ‘04
Personal Background
- Married to Jill Buttz Applebee 25 years, Three sons- Twins Jack and Michael 22, and Greyson 19
- Taught Social Studies for two years at Thomas Jefferson Middle School- Decatur
- Taught Social Studies for two years at Maroa-Forsyth Junior High School
- Taught Social Studies for twelve years at Maroa-Forsyth High School
- Served as Social Studies Department Chair/MFHS Athletic Director for four years
- Seventh year as MFHS Assistant Principal/MFSD Athletic Director
- Assistant Coach on 2006 IHSA State 3rd Place Boys Basketball Team
- Assistant Coach on 2007 IHSA State Champion Boys Basketball Team
- 11 Years Head Coach Girls Softball- 6X Conference Champions 7X IHSA Regional Champions
- I love all things Star Wars.
Never tell me the odds.