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Walsh University Teacher of the Month: Kristen Misbrener, GlenOak
The Repository
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: Melinda Wheeler, Northwest Primary
The Independent
COLLEGE Kent State University.
FAMILY I have been married to my husband, Jason, for 14 years. We have two amazing and adventurous boys. Our oldest is Carson, who just turned 13 years old, and Colton, who is 9 years old.
WHAT SUBJECT DO YOU TEACH? I teach second grade.
WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB? The best part of my job is watching students grow and learn each day. I know I am making an impact on their lives and hopefully laying a foundation for a lifetime of success.