Spotlight

Scotty Brooks, Media Specialist, DHS

"From teacher to media specialist, I love seeing students connect with the written word. Whether it’s Hamlet or Percy Jackson, when a story sparks emotion, a reader is born. I want the DHS media center to open new worlds for every reluctant reader."

- Scotty Brooks, Media Specialist

Clay Massey, Teacher, Decatur High School

"I was inspired to become and educator due to my love of kids and making a positive influence in their lives."

- Clay Massey, Teacher

Derek Blagburn, Teacher, Decatur High School

"I observe and make conversations with students. I like to ask questions and find common interests."

- Derek Blagburn, Teacher

Brandon Boatwright, Teacher, Decatur High School

"My main goal is to instill a love of learning in my students and share history with the students by getting them involved."

- Brandon Boatwright, Teacher

William Smith, Teacher, Decatur High School

"I believe that group work helps students engage in content. Collaboration is just one life skill I will teach."

- William Smith, Teacher

Tiffany Gordon, Teacher, Decatur High School

"I want to engage my students my know what I am available to them whatever need may arise."

- Tiffany Gordon, Counselor

Laurel Hudson, Teacher, Decatur High School

"My main goal this year is to build a netter future for each life I touch."

- Laurel Hudson, Teacher

Stuart Lamp, Teacher, Decatur High School

"I love to use real situations in our government today and encourage the civil discourse to discuss all angles of these important issues."

- Stuart Lamp, Teacher

Brett Voss, Teacher, Decatur High School

"I was inspired to become an educator due to past educators who invested in me and changed the trajectory of my life."

- Brett Voss, Teacher

Katherine Helms, English Teacher, Decatur High School

"What I love about my job is engaging with students, making every effort to make skills and content relevant to their lives. I'm motivated to build a classroom community where students feel known by me and their classmates."

- Katherine Helms, Teacher

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