"I have only worked in public schools. All students deserve everything they can get and achieve and their opportunity for that is public schools. I work with students who sometimes struggle to get it. There's nothing like seeing that lightbulb go off from their facial expression, telling me, "they got it". I have been asked many times, when will I retire. My reply - why? There is no place I would rather be. Knowing there are students who need our time, experience and wisdom to get them to the goals they are trying to achieve, is part of the learning process that teachers strive for everyday. When those students walk across the stage, with their diploma in their hand, and a smile on their face, that is our reward knowing we had some small part of putting it there. Helping these students is the highlight of my life. Why would I ever not want to be here for that?"
Thank you to Kim Beadles and Jenna Nees with the Purdue Extension Office for guiding students through an activity in Mrs. Boyce's middle school math class. Students participated in "Mathematics on the Farm" during which they gained an understanding of farm commodities by making predictions about harvest utilizing M&Ms.
Congratulations to Amanda Line! She was selected as the Ivy Tech Terre Haute Campus recipient of the 3rd Annual President's Award for Excellence in Dual Credit Instruction, presented annually to honor Ivy Tech's most outstanding dual credit instructors statewide! Amanda is also a finalist for the prestigious 2024 Indiana FFA Golden Owl Award. Thank you, Amanda, for your hard work and excellence! It is a huge gift to our students!
Mrs. Henry took her dual credit U.S. History class to IU today to attend a lecture and take a campus tour. "Our students participated in the class discussion and represented our school well!"
"I work in a public school, because my children go to a public school and are getting an amazing education!"
"I work at a public school, because I feel I may be able, in some small way, to make a difference in someone's life. I may be a "light" the students see."
"I work at a public school, because after my family and religious community, teachers and coaches from public schools had tremendous impact on my life at very important times. I was incredibly lucky to cross paths with some great teachers and coaches who actually cared about me as a student, athlete, and person. I honestly do not know where I would be today if not for some of those wonderful people who entered my life at just the right time."
Congratulations to Griffin Jones who is enrolling at Indiana University and will be majoring in BFA Cinematic Arts through the IU Media School!
Congratulations to Jordan Simpson who has enlisted in the Marines to become Infantry!
Lindsey Roberts spoke to the Career Internship students on one of their core employability skills in their course. She spoke to them about professionalism and elaborated on topics that included: communication, confidentiality, deescalaltion of situations, and maintaining a friendly and welcoming environment for your company and/ or institution in any career.
"I work in a public school to personally witness the time, love and commitment the community (parents, teachers, staff, etc.) puts into our children. My grandfather was a principal for many years and he continued to support children long after his retirement. He always taught us to be lifelong learners and what better way to continue to learn than through teaching."
"I work in a public school, because I believe that all students deserve to have a quality education and to have a community that cares for them."
Students in Mr. Errett's 8th grade class tested their balloon cars today.
Congratulations to Tyler Carter who is enrolling at Indiana State University majoring in Criminology!
Congratulations to Kallie Pastore who has enlisted in the Air Force and will pursue a degree in Nursing!
Congratulations to Alie Newby who is enrolling at Purdue University majoring in Landscape Architecture.
Middle school athletes competed at home tonight! We hosted middle school swim against Cascade and girls basketball against Southmont.
I work in a public school because . . . "My dad was a teacher in a public school. I have always grown up in a public school and could not imagine teaching somewhere else. I think it gives us a chance to work with many different types of students from many different backgrounds."
Some of our teachers are sharing this week why they teach at a public school. One teacher wrote: "I work in a public school to be a part of something bigger than myself. I am a member of a community, and we collectively live and work together to enrich all of our lives."
The South Putnam Music Department Showcase is coming up soon!
