Hernan is an ESL teacher at South Middle School. This is his fifth year teaching and his second year at South Middle. He always knew he wanted to help people and once considered becoming a nurse, but later in life he decided to become a teacher. He is inspired by his third grade teacher, Mr. Ingram. His favorite part of teaching is the connections and relationships he builds with students. He enjo...

Alan is a journalism teacher at Central High School. This is his 16th year teaching and his third year at Central. He originally went to college to become a sportscaster but quickly realized he was meant to be a teacher and coach. He has been inspired by many teachers and coaches who have guided him along his path. A fun fact about Alan is that when he was in college, he had dinner with Woody Harr...

Nana is a sixth grader at Lakewood Middle School. At school, he is involved in band. His favorite part of school is the opportunity to meet new people. Outside of school, he participates in youth group. After high school, he plans to attend college and further his education. Some fun facts about him are that he enjoys watching sports such as football, soccer, baseball and basketball....

Brenden is a seventh grader at South Middle School. At school, he enjoys attending assemblies and celebrations. His favorite part of school is seeing his friends and getting to run around in P.E. Outside of school, he goes on walks, plays on his trampoline and swings with his sister. After high school, he wants to travel the world with his mom. Some fun facts about him are that he is always happy ...

Jim is a special education teacher at Lakewood Middle School. He has been teaching for 13 years total with five of those being at Lakewood. He decided to pursue teaching after changing careers. His favorite part about teaching is watching kids make progress with their most difficult task. Some fun facts about him are that he has ten children that he is actively involved with and he has a small far...

Levi is a senior at South High School. At school, he is involved in band and choir. He enjoys playing in the band and getting to use the instrument he bought. Outside of school, he participates in the KWU jazz band, church choir and city band. After graduation, he plans to attend college and study criminal justice. Some fun facts about him are that he enjoys hunting, fishing, building things and w...

Valeria is a freshman at Central High School. She is involved in French Club, FCA, choir and the gaming club. Her favorite classes are art and French. Outside of school, she spends her free time working. After high school, she plans to become a therapist. Some fun facts about Valeria are that she likes anime and she has a dog....

Shana is an English teacher at South High School. She is in her 32nd year of teaching, with 19 of those at South High. She has wanted to be a teacher for as long as she can remember. Her great grandmother taught in a one-room schoolhouse. She chose to teach English because her best friend’s mother was an English teacher, and as a child it seemed like she had the best job in the world. Shana’s ...