What do you teach? Vocal music at Fort Dodge Senior High What do you consider your greatest accomplishment during the time you have been at your school? Seeing students who graduate continue to sing in college/after high school. I love being a part of fostering/feeding their love and ...
Jill Nelson Where do you teach? Fort Dodge Middle School What grade/subject do you teach? Behavior Special Education: Grades 5-7 Why do you teach? I teach because of the feeling that I get helping students who struggle with behavior or social/emotional skills reach their goals and feel proud. What is your favorite part of the school day? I love greeting students right away in the morning so I can give them a smile and let them know each day is a fresh start. What are you working hardest on right now? This year has brought on many challenges for educators. I am trying my ...
The Fort Dodge Community School District has announced its students and employee of the month for January. This program recognizes one elementary, one middle school and one high school student, as well as one staff member monthly for exceeding expectations. Miles Sanders is the elementary student of the month. Lisa Reisner and Racquel Benegas nominated Sanders. They said Sanders works hard at all he does. He thinks outside the box and shares his thinking with others. Sanders helps his peers recognize strategies and pushes their thinking. His effort to make sure everyone is included ...
The Blanden Memorial Art Museum is continuing art opportunities for children on Jan. 16. New classes have been developed to be taught virtually yet have the one-on-one capability in creating a piece of art for the participants involved. It is the latest opportunity for the public to enjoy the works on display at the museum during the winter months. “The classes developed for the winter engage children using a variety of art materials they can commonly find. These workshops are available to children through the generosity of Availa Bank here in Fort Dodge. Twenty-five art kits will be ...
1. What programs and activities do you participate in? Some of the activities that I have taken part in throughout my high school career have been club and high school soccer, as well as being as involved as I can in anything that has to do with photography. 2. What academic accomplishment are you most proud of? My biggest academic accomplishment has been that by the time I graduate high school I will have almost completed a full year of college while balancing my time doing those as well as working a part-time job and participating in soccer. 3. What’s your best piece of ...
Where do you teach? Fort Dodge Senior High What grade/subject do you teach? Science Why do you teach? I teach because I want to prepare my students for success in their futures. I want them to think critically, be problem solvers and know how to communicate and collaborate ...
