After losing it all, she would like to give back
“No matter who we are, the rug can get pulled out from under us at any time. “I was a substitute teacher, but during the break between semesters I couldn’t find work and ended up losing...
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‘History is really stranger than fiction’
“I’ve taught history and directed the Honors Program for years at Lee College.” What is it about history that intrigues you? “The human experience is so unique. The truth of the matter is that history is...
Whatever happened to cursive writing?
“I’m a retired school teacher. I taught 26 years, second and third grades, and have been working at our church’s child center with school-age children for another 10 years.” What’s one of the biggest changes you’ve...
Minnesota teacher ready for new adventure
“I recently moved here from Minnesota with my sister. I’m a teacher and my position got cut, and she just finished school. So we said, OK, let’s try something new. “It’s kind of weird being away...
Second time around for college student
“Right now I’m trying to finish school at Lee College. I’m going back after not completing my first degree at Sam Houston State. “I was planning to be a teacher, but I took time off and...
Teaching third-graders was the right choice
“I’m entering my second year of teaching third grade. I thought I’d want to teach middle school, maybe even high school. So, when a job presented itself for third grade, I was hesitant. But after my...
‘I’d like to pass along my knowledge to other kids’
“I raise and show livestock. Through my involvement with 4H and FFA, I’ve been all over the state and the country and accomplished a lot of my goals. Now I’m heading to Blinn College to study...
She still has faith in Goose Creek CISD
“I was a stay-at-home mom and home-schooled my kids for nine years. When we put them into public school, I decided to certify to teach. I’ve been teaching school in Baytown now for nine years.” What’s...
