Kathy Saunders is a National Board Certified English Teacher and the 2014-2105 Piedmont-Triad/Central Region Teacher of the Year. She teaches AP English Language and Composition, Honors, and inclusion English III at Grimsley High School. She has taught English 9-12, including Advanced Placement English Literature, honors, and inclusion classes.
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Teacher Interview: Jill Francis
Jill Francis is a Biology teacher at Chase High School in Rutherford County. Click on the link below to see her responses to our questions.
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Teacher Interview: Shannon Godfrey
Shannon Godfrey is a History and Social Studies teacher at Harnett Central High School in Harnett County. Click the link below to see her responses to our questions.
Teacher Interview: Karyn Dickerson
Karyn Collie Dickerson is a National Board Certified English Teacher at Grimsley High School and the 2013-2014 North Carolina Teacher of the Year. She has taught English in grades 9-12, including recovery, inclusion, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate classes.
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Teacher Interview: Linda West
Prior to the field of Education my previous employment includes working at Washington County Hospital 1984-1991 as a Registered Nurse. I am currently employed with Washington County Schools, since Jan 1991. I have had the privilege of accompanying HOSA Members to the HOSA National Leadership Conference 22 times. Greatest professional fulfillment comes three-fold: First, when I see students take what they learn in the Health Science Education classroom and implement that knowledge and skill in a HOSA competitive event where they compete against members from the district, state and national levels; Second, when students gain a certification they can use towards employment in the healthcare field; Third, when a former student graduates from a college/university and embarks upon a career in healthcare. Married for 30 years to Kerry West and have 2 sons, Brant and Josh.
Teacher Interview: Glenda Crocker
With 32 years of wonderful experiences I am ready to begin 2014 school year with excitement and anticipation. I have taught kindergarten, first, second and fifth grade during my eventful career. I obtained my masters and National Board Certification while teaching first and second grades. With all the new strategies and resources available everyday I am looking forward to learning right along with my first graders. I feel our state and my county have given opportunities and websites that have ensured me with valuable information and professional development. I am eager to facilitate learning to prepare my students for our 21st century with skills, vocabulary and the level of thinking necessary for our global view of the world.
Teacher Interview: Crystal Taylor-Simon
My name is Crystal A. Taylor-Simon. I have been teaching for 10 years. I have spent all of those years teaching, here, at Jones Senior High School in Trenton, NC. I did not start my career as a teacher but I intend to finish it as one. I am very passionate about what I do and I enjoy bringing the Spanish language and culture to the masses. My philosophy about teaching is simple…I call it the 3 Cs: Care, Coordinate & Collaborate. I care about my personal life, my students and my profession. I coordinate with all stake holders of education in order to plan successfully to deliver a quality education to those around me. Finally, I collaborate with my students so that I can learn about them and their goals. By following these steps, in this order, I am able to use the knowledge that I gain from my family, coworkers and students to reflect on my teaching practices so that I can be the best teacher that I can be.
Teacher Interview: Pam Mills
Before retiring May 1, 2014, Pam Mills served as an educator for forty-four years and represented North Carolina teachers as Region 1 Teacher of the Year for the year 2012-2013. Mrs. Mills is a graduate of Emmanuel College and Appalachian State University with a degree in secondary English. She is also a certified K-12 teacher for AIG students. During her tenure Mrs. Mills served in numerous district and state capacities, including the North Carolina Standards and Accountability Commission. She is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Phi Delta Kappa. Protecting and preparing tomorrow’s future is her life’s purpose. She and her husband Ron reside in Manteo, North Carolina.