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New FSHS Language Arts Teacher: Erica Clark
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“My first priority is to get to know my students. Once I know more about who they are and what they like, then I’ll be able to design lessons that speak to their interests.”
This is part of a series of features on new teachers in our community.
Lindsey Davis is a new first-grade teacher at Winfield Scott Elementary School.
“To be a good educator by making a difference in my student’s lives. And to make learning a fun enjoyable experience for each and every student that I get the opportunity to teach.”
The Red Ram Motel property has been cleaned up from the overgrown trees and shrubs which abounded on the property, given new paint, doors, and floors in the individual rooms and it is almost ready for the transformation to student housing for Fort Scott Community College.
Greyhound Lodge, as it is now known, will be part of the FSCC housing options.
“We are excited to see the transformation and having it done,” FSCC President Alysia Johnston said on Wednesday. “I think the students will like it.”
All the remodeling of the building was done by maintenance staff or the construction trades class, she said.
“Kim Coates (construction trade instructor) and a couple of kids have been on it,” Johnston said. “Lane Cutler cleaned up the property. Jim Woods is a member of the maintenance team. All the remodel has been in-house, except the floors.”
Johnny Walker was the high bidder for the Red Ram Motel sign.
Each room will have bunkable beds. “The kids can decide whether to bunk them or not,” she said. “Each room will have beds, a small fridge, microwave, dresser.”
“It’s affordable, $300 per month per student,” Johnston said. “It’s also appropriate, supervised student housing.”
A member of FSCC staff will be living in an apartment at Greyhound Lodge, for security and supervision duties.
A computer lab, a student lounge with a pool table, washer and dryer and kitchen will be available for students use.
Greyhound Lodge is on the north side of town, near the intersection of Hwy. 54 and Hwy. 69. The FSCC main campus is on the south side of town. Students will be moving in the weekend of August 18-19, Johnston said.
“The students who live there can purchase a meal plan,” Johnston said. “We now have a 10-meal-plan or a 7-meal-plan, if they want to purchase it.”
This is a series featuring the new teachers in our community.
Cindy Satterfield is the new Title 1 Teacher for Kindergarten through Second Grade at Winfield Scott Elementary School, Fort Scott.
This is one of a series of profiles on new teachers in Fort Scott.
Sara Sutton is the new Fort Scott Community College Agriculture Instructor and Meats Judging Coach.
Education: Sutton came to FSCC on a rodeo scholarship with Coach Chad Cross after graduation from Shawnee Mission North in the Kansas City area. She then attended K-State on a rodeo scholarship, graduating with an agriculture degree in 2007. She earned a teaching degree and Masters in Educational Leadership from Pittsburg State University.
Experience: She taught biology at Cherokee then Uniontown high schools.
Family: Husband, Scott and twin daughters, Marley and McKinley, and son, Tucker. Her husband teaches vo-ag at Uniontown High School. Lynne Wheeler is her mother-in-law, and John and Irene Doll are her parents. “Scott and I could not do what we do without family support.”
Age: 37
Why a career in education?
“My high school biology teacher, Mr. Fluty, was my inspiration to go into teaching. I love science and agriculture and communicating things I’m knowledgeable about with people.
What is the priority in the new job?
“Teaching, I love teaching. I will teach ag calculations, animal science, intro to feeds and ag tech management.”
“I’m looking forward to building the program. Jennalee Martin and Ryan Edgecomb were great and I want to continue on that.”
Following 13 years as a fifth-grade teacher in Nevada, Mo., Jackie Shadden is the new fourth-grade teacher at West Bourbon Elementary School, Uniontown. Her hometown is Fort Scott.
“My mom, Ruby Gerant, inspired me to become a teacher,” Shadden said. “She taught for quite a few years as a high school English teacher in Uniontown.”
“I love learning and sharing knowledge with others,” she said. “And it’s always been a joy to be around kids.”
Shadden attended Fort Scott Community College, then Pittsburg State University where she earned a bachelors and masters degree in education.
She married David Shadden and had two kids, Seth, age 10-years-old and Hailey, 8.
“My husband and I care for my family’s farm, where we raise cattle,” she said.
“I am hoping to become more involved with my community since I will be teaching closer to home,” Shadden said.
Uniontown schools have enrollment August 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and again on August 9 from noon to 7 p.m.
The school district has its’ first day of school on August 30.
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Fort Scott Community College presents the Annual Business Expo, taking place on August 22nd from 9 am to 11:30 am in Bailey Hall.
All businesses are welcome to attend! Set up will be any time between 7:30 am and 9 am, refreshments will be available in the faculty lounge for businesses.
Each business will get the opportunity to mingle with the students and the community is welcome as well.
Businesses will also be able to hold on-the-spot interviews if necessary.
If your business is interested in participating, please contact Kassie Cate via email [email protected] or call 620.223.2700 ext. 5248.
Join us to watch the live production of Taylor Hughes Comedy Magic on Friday, August 3rd at 7pm!
You may buy your tickets in advance at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce!
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Taylor Hughes is a full time entertainer with over 20 years of performance experience. He is one of the only people to have performed in all three showrooms at the World FamousMagic Castle before the age of 21. He is a featured act on the television series “Masters of Illusion” and was recently presented the awards for “Best Illusion” “Best Comedy Magic” & “Best Showmanship” by the Society of American Magician’s in Los Angeles. A popular entertainer, Taylor has performed for multiple organizations including Home Depot, AT&T, and The American Heart Association.
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