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2023 MS ACTE
Teacher of the Year JENNIFER FRYE
By Adrienne Minor Along the coast of Mississippi in the shadow of Gulfport and Biloxi lies a hidden gem — the city of Pass Christian. Featuring majestic homes dating back to the 1800s on Scenic Drive and a World War Memorial Park, Pass Christian, or the “Pass” as locals call it, has a rich history. At Pass Christian High School, another gem can be found in Jennifer Frye, a Family and Consumer Science educator. Recipient of the 2023 Mississippi Association of Career and Technical Educators (MS ACTE) Teacher of the Year Award, Frye is making a lasting impact on the future of her students, ensuring that they are college and career ready.
Creating Real Experiences for Students “My goal is always being open minded and looking for ways to make a positive impact through innovative projects and partnerships,” Frye says. One such project involved creating a partnership between her child development students and a kindergarten class. It involved taking the children’s illustrations of a monster and bringing them to life as stuffed animals. The students then presented the animals and read the books they created based on the kindergarteners’ monsters. As a result, Frye explains, her students “learn about the importance of play, toy 18 CONNECTIONS Fall 2023
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STUDENTS PLACED TOP 1ST, 2ND OR 3RD IN THE STATE IN ALL 7 EVENTS ENTERED!
