C ounty Taylor CONGRATULATIONS Tammy Williams Educator What do you teach? of the Month Huey’s Academy How long have you been an educator? 26 years at the Medford School District and 4 years at Huey’s Academy. Who was your favorite/best teacher when you were a student and why? My favorite teacher was Mrs. Williams. She always had the best smile, warm, genuine, and the kind that made you feel safe the moment you walked into her classroom. Why did you choose this profession? I chose to be a teacher because I believe in the power of connection and curiosity. There’s nothing more meaningful than helping someone discover what they’re capable of. Every student is a chance to change a life, and every day brings new moments to inspire, to uplift, and to make learning feel exciting and safe. I wanted to be part of that. What inspires you to continue as an educator? The joy of seeing a child grow not just academically, but as a person is what keeps me coming back every day. What is your favorite memory as an educator? 170707 Some of my favorite memories as a teacher aren’t even from the classroom. They’re the moments when former students come running up just to give me a hug, or when I’m invited to their baseball and soccer games. Those moments remind me that teaching is about so much more than lessons and grades, it’s about building relationships, earning trust, and consistently showing up. It’s in those simple, unexpected gestures that I’m reminded why I do this work. Sponsored in partnership with: Courtney Kern Financial Advisor 715-785-5445 • 830 E Broadway Suite A, Medford C ounty Taylor CONGRATULATIONS Tammy Williams Educator What do you teach? of the Month Huey’s Academy How long have you been an educator? 26 years at the Medford School District and 4 years at Huey’s Academy. Who was your favorite/best teacher when you were a student and why? My favorite teacher was Mrs. Williams. She always had the best smile, warm, genuine, and the kind that made you feel safe the moment you walked into her classroom. Why did you choose this profession? I chose to be a teacher because I believe in the power of connection and curiosity. There’s nothing more meaningful than helping someone discover what they’re capable of. Every student is a chance to change a life, and every day brings new moments to inspire, to uplift, and to make learning feel exciting and safe. I wanted to be part of that. What inspires you to continue as an educator? The joy of seeing a child grow not just academically, but as a person is what keeps me coming back every day. What is your favorite memory as an educator? 170707 Some of my favorite memories as a teacher aren’t even from the classroom. They’re the moments when former students come running up just to give me a hug, or when I’m invited to their baseball and soccer games. Those moments remind me that teaching is about so much more than lessons and grades, it’s about building relationships, earning trust, and consistently showing up. It’s in those simple, unexpected gestures that I’m reminded why I do this work. Sponsored in partnership with: Courtney Kern Financial Advisor 715-785-5445 • 830 E Broadway Suite A, Medford
The Medford Area Middle School Band would like to share a big thank you to all of our business/foundation donors as well as individuals who have supported the program via their Mattress or Kwik Trip Card Fundraiser. Individuals and organizations who have donated to the MAMS band program are: Medford Education Association, The Classes of 67-72, Patrick Marsh Foundation, Weather Shield LITE Foundation, Forward Bank, Nathan Bilodeau, AnnMarie Grant, and Purple Mattress. “If you see people from these organizations, please thank them! We have been able to raise about $8,500 through donations/grants and $7,000 through fundraisers. The generous support of our community has allowed us to purchase: 2 piccolos, 4 clarinets, 4 alto saxophones, 1 tenor saxophone, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, and a bass drum stand,” said middle school band teacher Kendra Junk. “These instruments are going directly into the hands of the students. The best part of being able to provide new instruments is how excited students get when they receive a new and working instrument,” she said. They consistently have instruments that need to be repaired and are often coming back from repair with a higher repair cost than the value of the instrument. They have several instruments in student hands right now that are functioning enough to work but are not in great shape. If you would like to donate to the MAMS band program, would like to read more about the condition of our instruments, or to see the complete list of donors please visit: https://bit.ly/SupportMAMSBand. “As always thank you for your support of the MAMS Band Program,” Junk said. SUBMITTED
The Medford Area Senior High School Choir traveled to Holy Rosary Catholic Church on March 16 to put on a choir performance. Pieces including traditional arrangements as well as the choir members surrounding the audience with their voices. ALEX WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
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