C ounty Taylor CONGRATULATIONS Stephanie Stockwell Educator What do you teach? of the Month 7th grade science and 5th grade science lab at MAMS. How long have you been an educator? 18 years. Who was your favorite/best teacher when you were a student and why? My third grade teacher, Mrs. Duerr-she was a firm teacher, but she also cared about all of us. We learned a lot from her and she made school a place we wanted to be. Why did you choose this profession? I realized that I like spending my day with teenagers, seventh graders are hilarious. They’re also kind and thoughtful. There’s a lot of growing up that happens in 7th grade and that’s rewarding to see. What inspires you to continue as an educator? I’m old enough that some of my former students have reached out to let me know that the things we learned in middle school science helped them when they got older. Sometimes it’s the science, but often they mention the life skills like getting organized and meeting deadlines. Middle schoolers don’t always see the value of those things when they’re young, but they appreciate it later. What is your favorite memory as an educator? I keep track of funny things kids say in class and we vote on the best quote of the year in May. Middle schoolers are so entertaining. Sometimes you just need to stop class and write it down so you don’t forget the fun parts of the day. Looking back through them at the end of every year remind me of the blessings I have in these kids and this job. Sponsored in partnership with: 39636_26 C ounty Taylor CONGRATULATIONS Stephanie Stockwell Educator What do you teach? of the Month 7th grade science and 5th grade science lab at MAMS. How long have you been an educator? 18 years. Who was your favorite/best teacher when you were a student and why? My third grade teacher, Mrs. Duerr-she was a firm teacher, but she also cared about all of us. We learned a lot from her and she made school a place we wanted to be. Why did you choose this profession? I realized that I like spending my day with teenagers, seventh graders are hilarious. They’re also kind and thoughtful. There’s a lot of growing up that happens in 7th grade and that’s rewarding to see. What inspires you to continue as an educator? I’m old enough that some of my former students have reached out to let me know that the things we learned in middle school science helped them when they got older. Sometimes it’s the science, but often they mention the life skills like getting organized and meeting deadlines. Middle schoolers don’t always see the value of those things when they’re young, but they appreciate it later. What is your favorite memory as an educator? I keep track of funny things kids say in class and we vote on the best quote of the year in May. Middle schoolers are so entertaining. Sometimes you just need to stop class and write it down so you don’t forget the fun parts of the day. Looking back through them at the end of every year remind me of the blessings I have in these kids and this job. Sponsored in partnership with: 39636_26
It takes George Jessick between 12 and 15 hours to complete an American flag display box for the Taylor County Veterans Service Office. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Through generous grant donations from the Taylor County Literacy Council, a new Little Free Library has been established at the Medford Curling Club. The library is filled with books and learning activities which can be utilized by visitors throughout the curling season. Members of the Medford Curling Club, Little Rocks Curling Academy and Taylor County Literacy Council gathered to commemorate the new space. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Despite the cold, work continues on the renovation and expansion of Medford Area Senior High School. Here light streams from inside the plastic sheeting protecting workers as they work on connecting the tech ed. building to the high school creating a scene out of a science fiction movie. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Medford Lions presented a check to Frances L Simek Memorial Library director Maxx Handel (on the right) for an order of Read-Along Books. These books are very popular with elementary students, including those with low vision. Some of the books are bilingual covering both Spanish and English. Parents and students are encouraged to stop by the library and check these books out. SUBMITTED
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