Walsh University Teacher of the Month: Kristen Misbrener, GlenOak
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COLLEGE Kent State University (undergraduate); currently attending University of Akron for graduate school.
FAMILY My partner, Kerry; our cat, Binx; my parents, Bob and Annette; and my sister, Kelsey.
WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH? I teach English II, Honors English II, and AP Language and Composition.
WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB? The best part about my job is getting to play a part in the growth of my students and being able to see their identities flourish as they become the truest version of themselves.
WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF YOUR JOB? The most challenging part of my job is continuing to find new ways to engage my students, no matter the changing circumstances that each new year brings!
Walsh University Teacher of the Month: Shannon McPherson, North Canton
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SCHOOL – Orchard Hill Intermediate
COLLEGE – University of Akron (English Language Arts: Grades 7-12); Kent State University (Masters in Library Science); Malone University (Gifted Intervention Specialist Endorsement)
WHAT SUBJECTS DO YOU TEACH? – Gifted intervention specialist (grades two to five) and online ELA enrichment (grade seven).
WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB – The best part of my job is that I often work with the same students for multiple years, so I get to witness their progression as they grow and learn from year to year. Also, my students genuinely make me laugh each day. They tell the best stories and keep me well-supplied with corny jokes to tell family and friends.