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BY MARK K CAMPBELL While no time frame has been etched in stone, Spring Break looms as a date for two prominent positions in the Springtown ISD to likely be filled – one before and one after. Superintendent Mike Kelley said he has received many top notch candidates to replace out-going SHS principal Chris Pennington and head football coach/athletic director Brad Turner. “I’m very excited about the quality of candidates for both positions,” Kelley said. He added that Springtown – as a town and as a school district – is enticing to many. “The applications I’ve received refl ect that these positions are both very desirable jobs,” he said. Kelley said that the football coach/ AD position will be the first filled. “I thinks it’s fairly typical for schools our size to bring in a new head football coach in mid-spring so he can begin evaluating the existing program. “A signifi cant portion of his work is likely done by then – football games, scheduling, realignment, etc.” Replacing Pennington as SHS’ principal is trickier since that position is loaded with many activities that take place after Spring Break – STAAR testing, teacher contract renewals and evaluations, and graduation to name a few. “I suspect that each of the principal PLEASE SEE SISD, PAGE 2A.
Porcupine goal keeper Evan Glesne leaps high to stop a Brewer attempt to score. Springtown hosted the White Settlement school Saturday, Feb. 8 in soccer matches delayed a day by winter weather. Photo by Mark K. Campbell
Westberry recognized as a top teacher With so many duties still ahead this spring for SHS principal Chris Pennington – here overseeing the graduation of the Class of 2013 – his replacement will not be chosen until at least mid-March. Photo by Mark K. Campbell
Goshen Creek Kindergarten teacher Melissa Westberry was among 32 teachers from across the region to be honored by Weatherford College at the 2013-14 Jack Harvey Academy of Exemplary Teachers celebration on Jan. 24. Celebrating its 18th year the Harvey Academy honors exemplary teachers in the memory of Professor Emeritus Jack Harvey, who taught at WC for 23 years and was considered among his
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Our snowier/icier than usual winter keeps hanging around as evidenced by this coated landscape off Crowder Road Feb. 6. Photo by Mark K. Campbell
peers to be a “master teacher.” Westberry’s nomination highlights her rapport with her students. Her reaction to receiving the award was earnest and forthright. “I am so excited to have been chosen to receive the Jack Harvey award this year,” Westberry said. “A plaque listing past recipients hangs in the board room at Central Services with some pretty legendary names. “I feel extremely honored to be recognized with many of my most
admired colleagues,” she continued. “The awards ceremony was wonderful and I will treasure the experience for years to come.” Her nomination was fi lled with superlatives: “Mrs. Westberry is exemplary because she encompasses all the traits of a model teacher. She is caring, nurturing, disciplined and fair. She always puts student learning and student needs above all else.” The nomination also illustrates her relationships with her peers.
“Mrs. Westberry models teacher leadership, and she constantly searches for methods to enhance her teaching ability,” the nomination reads. “A consummate professional, she exemplifi es the best of what education entails. “Her peers look to her for advice, counsel, and often just a positive word. Mrs. Westberry’s work ethic and resolve for student success have made her an exemplary teacher and a model educator,” it continues. “It goes without saying that Goshen Creek Elementary School is extremely lucky to have Mrs. Westberry serving our students.”
Melissa Westberry, a kindergarten teacher at Goshen Creek ElMelissa Westberry and her class read a book. The Jack Harvey ementary, was recognized as an exemplary teacher by Weathernomination praises the report Westberry has with her class. Photos by Natalie Gentry ford College on Jan. 24.
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