You and the Outside World
I have only every went to school in Wythe County. I went to elementary school at Jackson Memorial, middle school at Fort Chiswell, and high school at Fort Chiswell. I remember my favorite teacher was Mrs. Odell she was my second grade teacher. Probably my most memorable memory of her and her class was when she used to read to us. The whole class would sit in a circle around her on the carpet in the back corner of the room near the book shelve. The books I remember her reading was The Adventures of Fudge. Another thing that I remember vividly about her was that she was pregnant when I had her. My mom works for the system so my brother and I used to always ride to school with her in the mornings. We were very lucky to
Coretta, Edythe and Obie had to walk three miles to an all-black school in Heiberger. Coretta faced many challenges in school and when she would come back from school she would ask her mother why is this happening. Her mother encouraged her to do her best in school and not to worry about anything except education. Remembering what her mother told her, Coretta was able to focus on her education and graduate at the top of her class. When it was time for her to enter seventh grade, both Coretta and Edythe were arranged to go to another black school called the Lincoln School, which was ten miles away in Marion.
The Johnsonville High School was built in 1933 to serve as a high school only. Mrs. Laurene McLean, a teacher educated at Fayetteville State University (formerly known as the State Teachers College), had long dreamed of such a school being built in the Pineview and surrounding areas for young people to continue their education after the elementary years. She put forth the initial efforts for erection of the school and traveled to Raleigh, NC to make preparation and put into motion plans for the high school.
I went to North Everetts Headstart Center,Williamston Primary School,E.J Hayes Elementary School,and Riverside Middle School.My favorite teacher in Williamston Primary was Ms.Perry,my favorite teacher at E.J Hayes Elementary was Mrs.Fitzgerald,and
Growing up as an only child I made out pretty well. You almost can’t help but be spoiled by your parents in some way. And I must admit that I enjoyed it; my own room, T.V., computer, stereo, all the material possessions that I had. But there was one event in my life that would change the way that I looked at these things and realized that you can’t take these things for granted and that’s not what life is about.
Longfellow Elementary was the first school were I got to observe an early childhood education teacher. While my experience with my substitute was not perfect, it taught me that I need to stay organized and calm when I am a teacher. Through field placement I assimilated new ideas into my concept of how to be a good teacher.
The best memories that still live on, are the only two. My first best memory is when I learned I seem to have a talent in math. As it seems, I am a savant in memorizing formula related facts and reapplying them to other problems. My second and last good memory of Elementary school was the friends I made. We had a group of about six. It consisted of, let us call them two Jacksons, a Max, a Martha, an Ashton, and I. One of the Jacksons grew away from us, the other becoming an extremely close friend, Max had to move away, I reunited with Martha and Ashton this year, and I have become a much better friend to
McAllister was the friendliest teacher one could have. My brother and sister both had her when they were in the fourth grade too. She knew me and my family pretty well. That made it significantly easier to become close to her. She was also close with a lot of other families too, considering my hometown was so small. Coming into class everyday and hearing her stories about running into one of our parents or siblings was so nice to hear. You really felt like she genuinely cared when she asked, “hows your brother doing?”. Past students would come into class and tell her how much they missed her. When getting in trouble, Mrs. Mcallister made sure you knew you were loved and that it was not all your fault. She had an exceptional amount of love for those around
If only the days were as simple as those. The six years flew by quickly and we were off to middle school and soon to junior high or Cedarcrest. Now we were into dances, telephone numbers, big hair, lockers, and the girls were chasing the boys. Who can forget the rivalry between the "Downtowners" and the "Cedarpreps"? There was one focus and one focus only, victory.
I enjoyed all aspects of school. I liked the teachers, the curriculum, and even the other students ("Emily Dickinson," Poetry Foundation). Although I enjoyed my time there, I left school, due to my fragile emotional state and my sick mother. I eventually became her primary caretaker. I stayed at the Homestead and took care of her until her death in 1882. My sister and I never
I went to Linwood Holton elementary school for my Community Engagement Week. I went there from Tuesday, February 7 to Thursday, February 9. The teacher I helped out in the classroom was Mr. Johnson who was a exceptionally nice guy that taught fourth grade. I enjoyed helping out the students there and bonding with each and every student. As the week went on I felt more and more connected with the children.
A year later, I began my formal education at Eisenhower Elementary School for seven years. Then, I went to Whitman Middle School. After that, I was enrolled in Wauwatosa West High School. Throughout my educational experiences, I learned not only about social studies, math, and English, but I learned ome very important life lessons. I also made some very considerate friends who I will never forget.
For our school visits we went to Barr Middle School in Grand Island, NE and Northeast Elementary in Kearney, NE. My first thoughts about Barr Middle school were it was the biggest school I have ever been in bar none. I couldn’t believe that it had three different levels and each level was for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. My step sisters and step brother went to Barr during their middle school years and they always talked about how amazing that school was, and that it was extremely big, let’s just say it didn’t disappoint. The other school we visited was Northeast Elementary and I loved the vibes I got from the school. The school was very visual with things like having things on their walls and made me think of my old elementary. The teachers all around were extremely pleasant to be around, especially the teachers I was observing.
I honestly wish I knew where to find them now. Those teachers hurt me so much worse than any kid at that school could. They are also part of what allows me to be who I am today, I hate to give them credit. They made me stronger. I know I will never be perfect by any means, I forget my homework and forget to read for reading tests, Now I know I try and get further than I ever did in 6th
Ridgedale Elementary School is located in Morgantown, WV. Morgantown is found in north central West Virginia along the Pennsylvania border. While the city of Morgantown is growing, its residents continue to describe it as maintain its hometown feel.
I attended Seminole elementary school from first grade to the first half of my fifth grade year. Seminole elementary is located in Mt. Clemens, a small town just south of Detroit, Michigan. This is where my home was for most of my childhood and where my dreams of