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The Art of Teaching
Ms. Stewart
joins the staff
September 12, 2007
By Landon
Stevens
Lion Ledger Staff
Four years ago,
she was walking the halls of GHS and hoping she wouldn't
have to go to the tardy station. Now, she is sending
students there as part of her teaching responsibilities.
Graduating in 2003, Ms. Monika Stewart has become one of
the faculty.
"My family is in
Greenville and its easier to start teaching in a place you
are familiar. I also wanted to improve the GHS art
program," said Stewart, as she explained her reasons for
returning to her alma mater.
It was a busy
four years at Texas A&M-Commerce, as she didn't graduate
from GHS with any college credit. She emphasizes she
didn't take any time off and went straight to work for her
degree.
"Don't take any
time off from your education, you get finished quicker and
you can start working at the job you love and get
scholarships," said Stewart.
"The TAKS scores
do matter, they determine whether you take remedial
courses at college," she said.
Stewart's love
of teaching extends past the art room, as she volunteered
to coach the cross-country team. She is also helping
with the girl's softball teams.
"I used to play
softball for GHS and I want to see the cross-country team
become a larger program," said Stewart.
Enthusiastic
about her teaching career and showing great interest in
the student body keep this new teacher motivated.
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