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Yahoo
01-04-2025
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Arnold High School teacher leaves a lasting impact on students
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Charles Stephenson is no stranger to teaching. He taught for 18 years in Chicago and has now been teaching pre-AP and AP English at Arnold High School for 11 years. His impact is felt throughout the entirety of the school's campus, and he has certainly left a lasting positive impression on his peers. 'A lot of times, whenever we look at who do you want teaching at Arnold High School? You really start off with who would I want my kids or my grandkids to be in a class?' said Arnold High School Principal Britt Smith. 'He's the person that I want my kids or my grandkids to have been in that class so that they could have the benefit of learning from him.' Charles always asks for 100% effort from his students, and by doing so, he knows he must match that energy and effort. He knows that by showing his love for teaching to his students, they will hopefully reciprocate and become better students and learners. Charles, Arnold High School Teacher 'The things that I expect from my students, I try to model for them, and I think enthusiasm, energy, passion, those are things that students pick up on and they internalize and hopefully, again, begin to cultivate that and develop that within themselves,' said Stephenson. Stepheson's impact is felt around the school, and his co-workers truly hope he never leaves Arnold. Breakfast Point Academy's Melinda Cowart excels in nurturing kids 'Sometimes you are fortunate enough to have worked with those outstanding teachers, and you realize the significant difference that they make in the lives of others,' Smith added. 'Whether it be the colleagues or the students and Mr. Stephenson is that type of person. Being able to replace him is going to be probably impossible.' It's no secret how Stephenson feels about his school and his students. 'I do this because I love it. It's I mean, it's a calling,' Stephenson went on to say. 'Those of us that stay in the profession this long, we are obviously here because we want to be here, and I definitely want to be here every day.' That is what makes Charles Stephenson a Class Act. If there is someone who you think is a Class Act, be sure to nominate them today. All Panhandle school employees are eligible for this award. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
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Breakfast Point Academy's Melinda Cowart excels in nurturing kids
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) – Melinda Cowart has been teaching at Breakfast Point since the school was founded. She has always felt her calling was to work with young children, and she undoubtedly excels in her role teaching kindergarten. Her co-workers say one of the many reasons why Cowart is so successful is because of her attitude. 'She is so caring, she is just selfless, and I adore her so very much,' said Breakfast Point Academy Kindergarten Teacher Samantha Graham. 'She helps us, she helps my family. But beyond that, with the students and everything at school, she does the same thing.' Rosenwald High counselor builds student trust through openness Cowart knows what it takes to teach her students effectively. 'We really have to kind of step into that role of educator, but also very nurturing and making them feel comfortable here at school,' Cowart added. 'I love that we can do that.' 'She is always walking around, she's always helping all the children,' Graham went on to say. 'Her relationship with the kids is so sweet, it's like they're her own children.' Cowart and Graham split the teaching responsibilities in their classroom with Cowart focusing on math, science, and social studies, and Graham handling English Language Arts. They both love this new dynamic of co-teaching as it grants both teachers the opportunity to work and bond with more kids. 'Instead of having 17, 18, 19 kids, I have 33, 34, 35 children that I see throughout the day,' Cowart said. 'It's kind of special in that way that I actually touch not just my small, normal classroom, but I touch two sets of students.' That is what makes Melinda Cowart a Class Act. If there is someone out there who you believe is a Class Act, make sure you nominate them today. All school employees are eligible for this award. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
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Lynn Haven Elementary teacher simplifies subjects
LYNN HAVEN, Fla. (WMBB) – Lindsey Wallis exudes kindness and compassion across Lynn Haven Elementary's campus. Whether it's students or faculty, everyone notices the care and dedication Wallis shares with all who walk the school's halls. 'Everybody loves working with Miss Wallace, and they go to her as a resource for friendship, camaraderie, good laughs, and smiles,' said Lynn Haven Elementary Assistant Principal Stefanie Bohannon. 'She can always make you feel better on a hard day.' When speaking to Wallis yourself you notice immediately how much she enjoys teaching math and seeing things click in her student's heads. 'It's just really, really cool when you start a lesson and they don't understand that first day and they think they're never going to get it,' added Wallis. 'Then they can move on day two, day three, day four, and then all of a sudden they're like, 'How did I not know how to do this? It really is cool to see that growth.' Breakfast Point Academy assistant principal breaks down barriers Working in the Bay District School system for nearly a decade now, Wallis knows how important it is to push her students toward success. 'There's always that push to say, 'Hey, I know you can do this.' It might be a struggle, right now, but I know that you're going to get to that end goal,' Wallis went on to say. 'Hopefully they see that in a positive way and not a negative.' But Wallis' best quality may just be the positivity she provides every day. 'She is a ray of sunshine in everybody's lives,' Bohannon said. 'All of her students and her colleagues alike can go to her with anything and she always makes you feel better. She's got a very positive attitude and she's a great teacher, she knows her content. She's always putting her heart and soul into making sure her students learn.' That is why Lindsey Wallis is a Class Act. If there is someone out there who you think is a Class Act make sure you nominate them today. Remember, everyone who works in a school system is eligible for this award. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
