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Bascomb Elementary School - Debra Jones
"I teach because I believe that this is what I was put on this earth
to do. I have been teaching for over 20 years and everyday I am just as
excited as if it were my first day. I want to be able to touch the life
of young people in a positive way. I learn so much from my 4th graders,
whether it be patience, a new way of thinking about something, unconditional
love, etc. There is no other profession in the world that could enrich
my life the way that teaching has through the years."
Carmel Elementary School - Charlotte Chastain
"I hope that I am building happy memories for my students. I love
to share my favorite books and authors with my students and love to teach
writing. I try to create an atmosphere that invites participation without
fear of failure. I set high expectations for my students and believe that
they can experience success when given encouragement and support. I hope
that my students will develop a life long love of learning that will stay
with them long after they have left school. Teaching is tremendous work,
but the rewards are immeasurable. It is such a privilege to be part of
a child's life and to build relationships and friendships with families."
Kleven Boston Elementary School - Kristin
Shaw
"I chose teaching as my profession because of my
love for children. I also had a remarkable high school teacher who turned
me on to the power that a teacher holds in his hands. He demonstrated
daily that knowledge taught with love could make a definite difference
in a child's life. After 31 years, teaching has given me so many rewards
but none compare with the thrill of seeing a child's face light up when
he can finally read those written words. I don't believe you can give
a child any greater gift than the joy of reading."
Chapman Intermediate School - Bonnie Kish
"I knew I wanted to be a teacher by the time I was five years old
and beginning Kindergarten. I'm glad I made that decision at such a young
age, because I am still enjoying my career after many years. I am especially
honored to represent the terrific teachers at Chapman Intermediate School."
E.T. Booth Middle School - Leigh Anne
Shaw
"Having parts of my family involved in education and loving the school
experience itself through the years, I believe I found my call to teach.
The desire to help children realize their potential and appreciate the
experiences that school offers has helped me become the teacher that I
am today. It has been and continues to be a privilege to work with such
a professional staff that chose me to represent E.T. Booth Middle School."
Woodstock Middle School - Sue Hightower
"I love being a teacher! I especially love working with middle school
age students. It is so exciting when you see them not only learn new information,
but learn how to apply that information. I have a job that gives me rewards
every day! Unfortunately, not everyone can say that."
Woodstock High School - Michael Nayman
"The educational process is like that of a decathlon, in which there
are many obstacles and barriers along the way. Having an athletic background
helps me draw comparisons between the world of education and training
for athletics. I believe preparation, mental awareness, success and failure,
along with each student's response, lays the groundwork for every successful
undertaking. I feel no matter who you are and how much knowledge you have
to spread, children will only learn to their maximum ability if they enjoy
stepping foot across the threshold of your classroom."
Etowah High School - Sue Smith
"My parents were the biggest influence in my decision to become a
teacher. My mother taught second grade in a rural school system in central
Illinois. She would come home and tell little stories about what her students
had done during the day. She tried to make a difference in their lives
and would keep in touch with her students after graduation. Our family
lived on a farm until we moved into town when I was in elementary school.
I helped out when I could and have never been far from an agrarian way
of life. I knew I wanted to teach when I was in college, but I didn't
think I would want to teach a traditional type of class. Agriculture Education
has been a good choice for me."
CrossRoads Middle/High School - Tim Lewis
"One of the more vital aspects in my development as a teacher comes
from the fact that education is my second career. I was firmly entrenched
in the business world after college and believe it was there that I saw
the true necessity of education. As a manager in the service industry,
I was constantly aware that if people in our society were to reach the
level of success they desired, the one sure route was through education.
After initiating many employee-friendly programs designed to help them
work their way through to securing a high school diploma or assisting
them in entering college, I concluded that it was time to put my education
to work in the frontline and become a teacher."
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