This is part of a series telling about the new teachers in our community.
Theresa Hurd is a new preschool teacher for USD 234.
Name: Theresa Hurd.
Title: Preschool teacher for USD 234
Experience: Taught preschool with Head Start for 13 years.
Education: In 2003, I graduated from Pittsburg State University with my Bachelors in Family and Consumer Science with an Emphasis in Early Childhood Development. This past summer I was accepted into the Teacher Apprentice Program at Wichita State University. I am currently taking online courses to earn my teachers license and certification for Special Education.
Family: “My family has been a huge support to me.” Husband, Doug, and ten-year-old daughter, Elsie who will be starting 5th grade.
Affiliations: Attends the Fort Scott Nazarene Church.
“I feel that I was called to teach. I want to have a positive impact on children and their families. For me, teaching can be challenging, rewarding and so much fun!”
Jayton Johnson, 2 years old, and his sister, Joci Johnson, 6, play on the new musical instrument equipment at the Winfield Scott Elementary School east playground on Monday.
New playground equipment was installed at the school last week with a $10,000 grant from a Pathways to a Healthy Kansas grant.
Two handicapped accessible swings, musical instruments, soccer goals and a comet spinner were added to the school’s playgrounds.
Most of the additions were to the east playground.
In addition, a smaller grant from Blue Cross/Blue Shield was awarded for stencils, paint and some playground games, according to information provided by the school.
This evening, August 21, is the school’s open house from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
This is a series of features on new teachers in our community.
Ryan Metcalf is the new Focus Room Teacher at Winfield Scott Elementary School.
Name: Ryan Metcalf
Title of position: Focus Room Teacher
Education: BS Physical Education and Recreation, Masters in Health and Human Performance from Pittsburg State University.
Experience: Six years teaching Physical Education, Recreation, Exercise Science, and General Education Courses at the college level with Pittsburg State University, Fort Scott Community College, and Crowder Colleg; K-8 Physical Education, 5-8 Science, and 5-6 Health last year for Westphalia Elementary.
Age: 32
Family: His wife, Courtney and he have two kids Emma, 3, and Mason, 1.
Affiliations:
Kansas Recreation and Parks Association, Kansas Association for Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.
Why did you choose education as a career?
“Kids! Elementary students are the best group of people to work with! These kids are ready to learn and seeing them understand new material because of you is a great feeling. “
What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?
“Get to know the kids. Find out what their struggles are and how I can help them improve.”
This is part of a series of features of new teachers in our community.
Kenny Hudiburg is the new science teacher at Fort Scott High School.
Name: Kenny Hudiburg
Title: High School Science Instructor
Education: Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Science in Biology
In Science Education for the past 25 years, as Middle School and High School Science for 11 years, the Lead Biology Instructor at Fort Scott Community College for the last 14 years.
Family: Married to Dr. Michelle Hudiburg, a professor in the Department of Education at Pittsburg State University. They have three children: Josh, the oldest is a Junior at Pittsburg State University; twin daughters, Dawna and Katherine, sophomores at FSHS.
Why did you choose an education career?
“I chose to go into education because I love teaching and working with students.”
This is a part of a series featuring the new teachers in our community.
Amber Malone is a new third-grade teacher at Eugene Ware Elementary School.
Name: Amber Malone
Title of position: Third-grade teacher
Education: Graduated from Pittsburg State University.
Experience: Taught ten years in Missouri, but this is her first year in Kansas.
Age: 35
Family: Married with three sons.
Why did you choose education as a career?
” I was one of those people who always knew what they wanted to be when they grew up. My mom was a teacher and I wanted to fill that role as well. As I went through the school system, I had several teachers that made a huge impact on my learning and helped mold me to whom I am now. I want to be that same positive person that shows children they are worth every drop of blood, sweat, and tears. “
What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?
” My first priority is to smile at each child that comes into my classroom. Building a relationship with each of them will make this year more successful! My goal is to let them know I care about them and how hard I’m going to work to make each day, the best day yet!”
This is part of a series of new teachers in the community.
Haley Troutman is a new third-grade teacher at Eugene Ware Elementary School.
Name: Haley Troutman
Title of Position: 3rd Grade Teacher
Education: Graduated Uniontown High School, 2010, earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Science (psychology) from K-State, 2014 and is currently earning a Master of Arts in teaching K-6 at K-State, anticipated graduation is May 2019.
Age: 26
Family: Married to Stuart Troutman, three children: Molly (6), Sadie (3), and Jett (4 months).
Why did you choose education as a career:
“I chose education to impact the lives of children, encouraging them to be well-rounded, productive members of society. It is my hope to help them become the best individuals and students that they possibly can be. I love children and want my students to know that they always have a safe place in our classroom – an environment where they will be loved, nurtured, and encouraged.”
What is the first on your list of priorities for this position :
“I am looking forward to meeting all of my students and their families. Although I have already met my 3rd-grade team, I am excited to connect on a deeper level, building relationships with each of them. A priority I have for my classroom this year is implementing goal setting, both personal and academic. I anticipate an exciting year!”
This is part of a series featuring new teachers in our community.
Angella Curran is the new Fort Scott High School Speech and Debate/Forensics teacher.
Name: Angella Curran
Title of position: High School Speech and Debate/Forensics
Education: BA Communications, MA Teaching, both from Pitt State
Experience: Six years in Lamar, MO, four years in Frontenac, KS
Age: 35
Family: Son, age 13, attends PCMS
Affiliations: National Speech and Debate Association, Women Helping Women of Pittsburg, KS.
Why did you choose education as a career?
“I worked for AmeriCorps in 2004 and was placed as a tutor in an inner-city Baltimore school. I immediately connected with the students and decided that was the path I wanted to take once I returned to college.”
What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?
“My first priority is to build relationships with students and continue building the already amazing Debate and Forensics team.”
Memorabilia is coming out of storage and at least one piece has inspired a new beer.
“We will be unveiling the Fort Scott Indian Princess, Friday, August 24 at 4 p.m.,” according to an email from Barbara Ritter, owner of The Boiler Room Brewhaus. “We will also be featuring a namesake beer that has locally sourced peaches.”
“It’s a cream ale, conditioned with peaches beer,” said Bryan Ritter, the brewer.
The wooden Indian is on loan from the Historic Preservation Association, along with other memorabilia, such as old Fort Scott High School and railroad items, for the public to view.
The microbrewery is located at the corner of National Avenue and Wall Street, at 10 S. National.
According to information provided to the Brewhaus from the HPA below, the Indian maiden was in front of a tobacco store on North Main Street in Fort Scott, circa 1869. The store was owned by Frank Boyle, who was the city’s mayor from 1871-72.
A photograph of the piece written by Jane Rodewald in 1990 on the Indian Maiden, that was at one time displayed in the Ralph Richards Museum. The statute is now displayed at the Boiler Room Brewhaus.The brewer of Boiler Room Brewhaus, Bryan Ritter, has produced a special ale in honor of the wooden Indian, called Fort Princess Cream Ale.The Boiler Room Brewhaus is located at 10 S. National.
Hours for the microbrewery are Thursday-Friday from 4-10 p.m.
Saturdays from 2 to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 7 p.m.
Contact them at 620-644-5032.
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