Taylor County Educator of the Month - starnews_20231130_tsn-2023-11-30-a-002_art_3.xml
Taylor County Educator of the Month ELIZABETH RACHU What do you teach? 6th Grade English Language Arts at Medford Area Middle School How long have you been an educator? Almost 9 years Who was your favorite/best teacher? I had so many fabulous educators when I was in school that it’s hard to pick just one favorite. Ms. Roll was my 7th and 8th grade teacher, and she has made a huge impact on me. She personalized all my learning and helped me grow so much, especially in reading, when I was in middle school. She has been the inspiration for some of the things I use in my own classroom. Why did you choose this profession? I had such fantastic teachers when I was in school, and they were my first inspiration to be a teacher. I originally wanted to be a guidance counselor, but after being in the classroom during college I just felt that was where I was meant to be! What inspires you to continue as an educator? The students! They are the future! Favorite Memory? I have so many happy, little memories from teaching. One favorite is the mock trials of Johnny Cade from The Outsiders my classes performed last year where I got to see what fantastic lawyers they’d be. Another is after years of getting last place in 6th grade Track and Field Day, my class got 2nd after we were expecting to do poorly. We were so excited during the awards ceremony. One memory that still makes me smile is when a teacher across the hall from me tried to prank me by putting a science model person with a horrifying wig on in my room after I left. When I came in the morning to open the door, I jumped and squealed, and so did all the kids behind me! However, my favorite thing every year is to see how much students grow in their reading abilities in my classroom. That is by far the most rewarding and is one of my favorite parts of the year every year. Sponsored in partnership with: 39636_19 Taylor County Educator of the Month ELIZABETH RACHU What do you teach? 6th Grade English Language Arts at Medford Area Middle School How long have you been an educator? Almost 9 years Who was your favorite/best teacher? I had so many fabulous educators when I was in school that it’s hard to pick just one favorite. Ms. Roll was my 7th and 8th grade teacher, and she has made a huge impact on me. She personalized all my learning and helped me grow so much, especially in reading, when I was in middle school. She has been the inspiration for some of the things I use in my own classroom. Why did you choose this profession? I had such fantastic teachers when I was in school, and they were my first inspiration to be a teacher. I originally wanted to be a guidance counselor, but after being in the classroom during college I just felt that was where I was meant to be! What inspires you to continue as an educator? The students! They are the future! Favorite Memory? I have so many happy, little memories from teaching. One favorite is the mock trials of Johnny Cade from The Outsiders my classes performed last year where I got to see what fantastic lawyers they’d be. Another is after years of getting last place in 6th grade Track and Field Day, my class got 2nd after we were expecting to do poorly. We were so excited during the awards ceremony. One memory that still makes me smile is when a teacher across the hall from me tried to prank me by putting a science model person with a horrifying wig on in my room after I left. When I came in the morning to open the door, I jumped and squealed, and so did all the kids behind me! However, my favorite thing every year is to see how much students grow in their reading abilities in my classroom. That is by far the most rewarding and is one of my favorite parts of the year every year. Sponsored in partnership with: 39636_19
He may be still brightly lighted, but the Santa figurine atop the Scout building in Gilman’s Village Park, is a bit singed on the backside, after someone built not one, but two fires in the fireplace, the chimney of which is where the figure is stationed. Before someone stokes a blaze, they’re asked to consider the Christmas decorations on, and around, the stone building. GINNA YOUNG/THE STAR NEWS
SUBMITTED On Dec. 21, members of the Whittlesey Lions visited Country Gardens. Santa stopped by to wish everyone on his nice list a Merry Christmas. Here, resident Phyllis Widmer visits with Santa.
GINNA YOUNG/THE STAR NEWS Grant Bub, Taylor County broadband program manager, spoke Dec. 10, to residents of Gilman, about what services are currently provided to the area and which ones are still coming in the next few years. There’s a distinct lack of internet services to the rural spots, which the county and private companies are working to address.
UW-EXTENSION Registration is now open for “Save a Calf, Save a Cow” workshop program sponsored by Extension Clark, Marathon, and Taylor Counties. Register by contacting the Taylor County Extension office at 715-748-1413.
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