This is one of a series of profiles of new teachers in our community.

Jennifer Michaud is the new Fort Scott High School Spanish Teacher.

Name:  Jennifer Michaud

Title of position:  Spanish

Education:  B.S. from Kansas State University; Beginning work on her Master’s Degree this fall.

Experience:

“I started teaching upon graduation in January 2000.  I have eight years of formal classroom experience at the middle and high school levels…eight years of early childhood education.  I have also taught religious education since 2002.”

Age:  42

Family:  Married to Bill, two children:  Alec, a senior, and Alaenah, a Freshman.

Affiliations:  Kansas World Languages Association, Office of Faith Formation Advisory Council for the Diocese of Wichita, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Why did you choose education as a career?

“I have always loved to learn, and I feel that we should never stop learning.  I wanted to pass on that enthusiasm for education to others.”

What is the first on your list of priorities for the position?

“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.”