The 2010-2011 school year has been full of many changes, from scheduling modifications, to the addition of the WCHS Freshman Academy.  Another change for WCHS this year was the addition of three first-time teachers. 

Here’s the scoop on each of the “newbie’s.”

Betsy Beaty

Education

Degree in Education with an emphasis in Mathematics and Social Studies from Western Kentucky University

Subjects Taught

Algebra in the Freshman Academy

Comments on First Year

“I enjoy teaching the subject.  This first year has been hectic, but it has also been a learning experience.”

 Jared Criswell

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English with an emphasis in Secondary Education

Subjects Taught

English II

English III

Honors English III

English IV

Comments on First Year

“It’s been a very interesting year.  I’ve enjoyed getting to teach in the same school where I graduated.”

Mikki Simmons

Education

Degree in Marketing with a teaching certificate in Biology from Tennessee Technological University

Subjects Taught

Biology I

Physics

ICP Chemistry

Comments on First Year

“This year has been full of challenges and surprises, but I’ve loved it.  In fact, I’m actually looking forward to next year.”