New Additions to the Liberty Crew

Years of Experience: 14 Subject/Area of Expertise: Biology and PNPS What do you like to do in your free time?: “Watch movies with my two kids.” Why did you become a teacher?: “I was working at a zoo as part of the Birds of Prey Show. I really enjoyed engaging with the public and sharing my enthusiasm for the animals. Teaching offered the opportunity to impact a larger audience and in...

Years of Experience: 5 Subject/Area of Expertise: School Counselor Why did you become an educator?: “I chose counseling because I enjoy getting to make connections with students and help them to find the tools and tricks they need to be successful.” What do you like to do in your free time?: “Go hiking and train with my dog!”  If you were not a teacher, what would you be?: “If I wer...

Years of Experience: “Currently in my 6th year.” Subject/Area of Expertise: P.E, Health, and Weight Training What was your favorite subject in high school and why?: “P.E. I LOVED being active, I have always had an obsession with exercising and playing sports. I get so much joy from being an active being, moving around, and working with others as a team!” What do you like to do in yo...

Years of Experience: “This is my first year at Liberty, but I have been coaching and in education for 4 years.” Subject/Area of Expertise: Special Education and the On Campus Work Experience Program What was your favorite subject in high school and why?: “Business was my favorite subject in high school. I was involved with DECA at Timberland; marketing came naturally to me.” What do you ...

Years of Experience: 1st year teaching at high school level, taught over 5 years at college level (Truman University, Mizzou) Subject/Area of Expertise: English What’s one way you run your classroom that you consider different from other teachers?: “I give my students a lot of freedom and choice. I keep a fairly laid back environment in my classroom.” What do you like to do in your ...

Years of Experience: 9 Subject/Area of Expertise: Spanish II (Has taught Spanish I, II, III, and IV) How did you learn Spanish?: “I started Spanish in 8th grade when we were able to take Spanish I. And then I continued on, so I took Spanish II, III, IV, and V through high school and then continued at the university. Then I studied abroad in Spain when I was in college, so I studied at University...