TACOMA, Wash. - Lincoln High School in Tacoma has called a news conference Thursday afternoon to introduce former Seahawk Jon Kitna as the school's new football coach.

Kitna is a graduate of the school who was recently hired as a math teacher after his 15-year career as an NFL quarterback, including two years as starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.

The 39-year-old Kitna received his math education degree at Central Washington University, where he also football.

After graduating, he signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 1996 and was allocated to the Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe in 1997, leading the Dragons to a World Bowl championship.

He became the starting quarterback for the Seahawks in 1998 after spending 1997 and most of the 1998 seasons as the backup to Warren Moon.

Following a four-year stint with Seattle, Kitna signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001. He played for the Bengals from 2001 to 2005 as their starting quarterback, and, later, the mentor to Carson Palmer. He was a member of the Detroit Lions from 2006 to 2008, and the Dallas Cowboys from 2009 to 2011.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park remains closed for massive cleanup and repair after last week's major winter storm.

Park officials say the damage was so extensive that the park will remain closed for weeks, to hopefully reopen by Presidents' Day weekend.

"Heavy snowfall, ice and high winds caused thousands of large branches to crash down on exhibits, viewing pavilions, fencing and pathways," say officials. "The wolf, cat, raptor and bear exhibits were severely damaged as were nearly four miles of fencing surrounding the park’s 435-acre free-roaming area. This week’s heavy rain and high winds further exacerbated the damage and limited the ability of staff to make much needed repairs."

As park officials work to get the park reopened, even the wildlife are helping out.