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Do SouthŽ has joined forces with Bookish, our area’s only
TEACHER
SPOTLIGHT MRS. RACHEL PATTON
independent bookstore, in an effort to shine the spotlight on deserving teachers in our community! Local teachers complete the form and wish list online and then books from their wish list can be purchased from Bookish at a twenty percent discount by anyone wanting to show their support! Each month, we will feature a local teacher doing great things for area children. This month, we are proud to introduce you to Rachel Patton, a teacher at Greenwood High School, in Greenwood, Arkansas. To all teachers, we love you and thank you for all you do!
Tell us about your teaching journey. How long have you been a teacher? Where have you taught? What grades and subjects do you teach? This is my fourth year teaching at Greenwood High School. I am a non-traditional teacher with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minor in Biology who went back to school for a Master of Arts in Teaching and later a Special Education Endorsement. The first three years of my career at GHS, I served as a Special Education Teacher in both English and Biology classrooms. Because my son displayed characteristics of dyslexia, I was drawn to and attended professional development that taught me more about dyslexia. When the opportunity presented itself, I became the dyslexia interventionist for grades 7th through 12th. I am very pleased to be the teacher that will help improve their reading abilities and confidence as well as to show them their strengths in creativity.
GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL GREENWOOD, ARKANSAS
What do you like about being a teacher? I could say so much to answer this one question! I could say because I have always loved school since I was a child due to the structure and consistency that was provided. I could say I love learning. I could explain how I love sports and watching
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