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Whitney Beth is the new Fort Scott Middle School Art Teacher.
Name: Whitney Beth
Title of position: Middle School Art Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Science of Art Education
Experience: This will be my 15th year of teaching. I have worked the last 14 years as an art teacher in the Nevada school district.
Age: 1995 grad of FSHS
Family: Husband Clifton and daughter, Ella, a sophomore at FSHS and son, Carter, a 7th grader at FSMS.
Affiliations: KNEA, NAEA
Why did you choose education as a career?
My parents were both teachers. I also love people and love sharing my passion of art with young people.
What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?
My first priority is to get my students excited about art!
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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.
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Dane Cummings is the new Fort Scott High School Agriculture Teacher and FFA Sponsor.
Name: Dane Cummings
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Curtis Horton is the new social studies teacher at Fort Scott High School.
Name: Curtis Horton
Affiliations Coaching football, basketball, and track.
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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.
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!”
