Spotlight

Erica May, Oak Park Elem. School

"My main goal for this year is to help students grow in a positive and loving environment."

- Erica May

Katherine Malott, OPES

"I love when students have the 'light bulb' moment from information finally clicking."

- Katherine Malott

Caleb Hutcheson, OPES

"My main goal this year is to grow with my students and try my best to be a better educator everyday."

- Caleb Hutcheson

Christy Medders, OPES

"I have wanted to be a teacher since I was little. I love when students get that "aha" moment and are able to master new concepts."

- Christy Medders

Syteria Spears, OPES

"I want to make sure my students know my job is to keep them safe and groom them in becoming a confident and good citizen in today's society."

- Syteria Spears

Kellye Roberts, OPES

"I try to stay informed about what my students enjoy as individual people. I incorporate them into our lessons to make things fun and interesting."

- Kellye Roberts

Nikki Mitchell, OPES

"My main goal is to show students that it is okay to ask for help and to love learning. I plan to achieve this by modeling this behavior."

- Nikki Mitchell

Heather Bloomfiend, OPES

"I plan to be creative in my teaching while meeting the standards. I will create an inclusive classroom by making our class a family that supports one another."

- Heather Bloomfield

Chasity Parham, OPES

"I enjoy engaging and connecting with students through music. It's always fun to listen to your favorite song and dance to get your body moving and your brain ready to learn."

- Chasity Parham

Arteshia Tabor, OPES

"My main goals is to give my students the best year of learning and fun."

- Arteshia Tabor

Alma Rose Barber, OPES

"My main goal this year is to show students that learning is fun through classroom activities and my love for learning."

- Alma Rose Barber

Celimar Darko

"I want to make a difference. I am passionate about helping students become life long learners."

- Celimar Darko

Emily Story, OPES

"My main goals are to create a structured learning environment in which all students can grow socially, emotionally, and academically."

- Emily Story