February 2023
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Steve Taylor is a roving teacher at Lakewood Middle School. Steve has been working in the field of education for 34 years, a teacher for 22 and in administration for 12. This is his first year at LMS. Steve has always wanted to be in a position to help young people become productive citizens. His teachers and coaches were his inspiration to be a teacher. He enjoys helping students learn the life skills they need to be successful. Steve says that to help students achieve success, it takes a collaborative effect between families and the school community. |
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Megan Alley teaches 6th grade English and Language Arts at South Middle School. She has been teaching for 14 years at SMS. Megan was born to teach and knew from a very young age that she wanted to be a teacher. As a little kid, she would play school. Her favorite part of teaching is building relationship with her students. Megan says that supporting teachers and working together as a community makes a big difference in your student's education. |

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Kate Lindsay is the theatre director at South High School. Kate has been teaching for 38 years and has been at SHS for the last 35. When she was younger, she had many inspirational teachers and they continue to inspire and guide her as a teacher today. Kate says the SHS building community is amazing and is grateful to be a part of SHS and Salina Public Schools. Kate enjoys watching her students grow and seeing their "lightbulb moments". Seeing students be proud of their accomplishments is a tremendous feeling.
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Sheila Shaffer teaches Biology, Physical Science and Physics at Central High School. Sheila has been teaching for 18 years, all at CHS. Sheila has been molded and inspired by teachers ever since she was young. She comes from a long line of teachers and is proud to carry on the tradition. Her mother taught at CHS and so as a child growing up, a student, an alumni and now a teacher there, the building holds a special place in her heart. Her goal in life is to make a difference in as many lives as possible and to leave a legacy behind like her favorite teachers did. Sheila says that parents and the community should get involved and encourage students to be high achievers and to work hard. Together, we can make Salina better. |