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Chris Routt SHS Principal
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The start to the new school year also brought along new teachers and administration. Although they teach different subjects, these teachers use their opportunities to help students.
Ty Winchester JAG
Ty Winchester is the new JAG (Jobs for American Graduates) teacher. He chose to come to Scottsburg because he was requested for the job. Since Winchester is familiar with the Scott County area, he mentioned his feelings of comfort when returning to his home town to
Melissa Lewis World Cultures
Chris Routt wanted to become a high school to support students of Scottsburg High School on their paths to a brighter future. Routt created a new narrative for students and staff so that they may have a brighter future and vision in which everyone feels safe and grows. “I am mainly looking forward to working with a great set of students and staff, and preparing students where they want to go,” Routt said. Before becoming a principal at SHS, Routt taught at SHS and was the principal at Johnson Elementary.
teach. “I grew up around the Scott County area, and love to be around a familiar workplace and home area,” he said. Winchester said that he is planning to make JAG a fun environment where kids can feel comfortable and be made aware of what JAG is and its purposes.
Daniel Cramer Science
Ethan Wilkinson Band Director
Ethan Wilkinson is the new assistant band director for the Band of Warriors. As a new teacher, Wilkinson plans to share his experiences with his students in hopes of helping them with their creative pathways. His biggest motivation is ensuring that his students are well rounded musically and individually. “It was hard and there
wasn’t a lot of buy in. People were hesitant and now they are excited and smiling with better sounds. It has improved so much since the beginning of marching season,” he said. The Band of Warriors has noticed a significant improvement in their form and attitudes since Wilkinson was hired. He is looking forward to seeing its growth.
Sara Denhart Journalism
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One of the new teachers this year, Sara Denhart, has transitioned from the Media Center to the classroom. Encouraged by fellow staff members, her dream of teaching became a reality. “Although I was offered to be helping in the elementary, the dream is here in journalism,” she said. She now runs the publications as adviser for yearbook and newspaper and teaches English as well. Her background in technology and journalism supported her changeover. Denhart’s goals for this year are to build relationships with her students and use her talents to motivate others. News
Melissa Lewis is the new World Cultures, English 10 and 11 teacher. Before coming to Scottsburg High School, she taught at New Albany. Lewis says she needed a change, and that she wanted to try a smaller more close net community. Lewis plans to adapt to the school, new environment, and to get to know the kids as the year progresses. “I have a disadvantage because I don’t know as many students as the other teachers. However, I plan on getting to know everyone a little better and getting more involved,” Lewis said.
Daniel Cramer is the newest staff member at Scottsburg High School, joining the staff partially into the school year. He teaches biology and advanced biology, with a background in laboratory research at the University of Louisville. Cramer said he likes to do a lot of lab work, because he feels like students prefer handson activities and are hap-
pier with them. Cramer started at SHS because he wanted to go back to teaching high school. He said this area fits what him and his wife were looking for and the type of students he was looking forward to teaching again. “This has been a dramatic change for me. However, it has opened my horizons on what high school students are like know, and what they go through on a daily basis,” Cramer said.
Tamah DePriest FACS
Retirement could not hold back returning teacher Tamah DePriest. Her initial goal in retirement was to dedicate her time to helping others, but the imperative need for a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher put that to a holt. Now teaching FACS, DePriest is using her skills as a mother to instruct students on essential life
skills. Despite teaching this new curriculum, her ambition to satisfy the state standards are reassuring. “My biggest motivation is just to make it through the year and be generally retired. I love teaching, but it’s time to move on,” DePriest said.
Steve Deaton Business
Previously a study hall aide, Steve Deaton is the newest addition to the Business department. His passion for helping students is one of his motivations for the new school year. “My biggest motivation is doing my best. It’s a broad generalized statement. I want kids to be excited when they walk into the classroom,” he said.
