New Plymouth Elementary School Principal, Mr. Brody von Brethorst
The New Plymouth School District welcomes Brody von Brethorst, NPES Principal.
Raised in Weiser, Idaho, Mr. von Brethorst is a 2019 graduate of Weiser High School where he
excelled in football, wrestling, and baseball. He earned his Bachelor of Science in mathematics
from Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri where he competed as a dual-sport athlete
earning a letter in both wrestling and men’s lacrosse. He met his wife, Andi, in Missouri.
Brody began his teaching career at Carrollton High School in Missouri where he taught
mathematics and coached football, basketball, and baseball. He spent two years teaching at CHS
and simultaneously completed his Master’s Degree in Education Administration through Missouri
Valley College.
Mr. “von” spent the 2025-26 school year at New Plymouth High School where he taught
mathematics and served as the head football coach for the Pilgrims.
He has a passion for sports, which has played a significant role in “shaping who I am as a leader,
coach, and educator”. His professional goal is to “create a positive, safe, and engaging learning
environment where every student feels valued, supported and inspired to grow”. He looks
forward to partnering with students, staff, families, and the community to help every child reach
their full potential.
Outside of work he enjoys the outdoors and spends his free time hunting, fishing, camping, and
most importantly, spending time with his “beautiful wife” and two family dogs.
Welcome to New Plymouth Elementary School, Mr. von Brethorst!