Mr. Parker Makes a Difference

Mr. Parker is in his 3rd year teaching Spanish at Sugar-Salem High School. He works hard to give students life-long skills that will help in many aspects of their lives in the future. Students are encouraged to be their best selves in Mr. Parker’s class. He expects students to put in the hard work necessary to not only learn a second language, but to learn it well. He gives practical experiences that help students realize the fluency needed to communicate well. Thank you Mr. Parker, for truly making a difference.

Students have said the following about Mr. Parker:

You know he really cares about you.

He lets you guide the lesson so you can learn what you want to.

He encourages us to be our best selves.

I love all the different choices he gives us for assignments.

He is so kind!

He’s always willing to help us.

He’s really good at showing that he views us as individuals, not just a class.

He speaks in Spanish most of the time, so we learn fast.

He actively teaches the class, so it’s easy to be interested.

I love that he tells us why we’re doing something so we get a better foundation.

His class is so fun!

He teaches us functional Spanish so we can actually use it in real life.

Thank you Mr. Parker for making a difference.

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Mrs. Arnold Makes a Difference

Mrs. Arnold is in her 16^th year teaching English and Reading at Sugar-Salem High School. She is a dedicated teacher that works hard to help students reach their full potential both academically and socially. Students are not only taught the basic skills of reading, writing, and grammar, but how to interact appropriately with one another. Mrs. Arnold sets students up for success in the very beginning. Thank you, Mrs. Arnold, for making a difference.

Students have said the following about Mrs. Arnold:

She is so nice!

Her classroom is one of my favorite places!

I loved writing to my future self.

I love having time to finish stuff in class, I hate homework!

She lets us be creative.

She’s really organized so we always know what we’re doing in class.

She knows a lot of stuff.

She comes up with fun ways for us to learn.

Thank you Mrs. Arnold for making a difference.

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Mrs. Guymon Makes a Difference

Rachel Guymon is in her 7th year teaching 4^th grade at the Kershaw Intermediate School. She is a kind, hard-working teacher that truly enjoys sharing knowledge with students. Her classroom is a safe space where students have not only the opportunity to learn, but to be themselves as well. Her lessons are interactive and make learning a joy for the students. She has a growth mindset and believes that we should be continuously improving ourselves, even though it can be difficult.

Students have said the following about Mrs. Guymon:

She is so kind!

She is the coolest teacher ever!

Mrs. Guymon always answers our questions.

With her as my teacher, I actually want to go to school.

She treats us like her own kids.

Her classroom always feels safe.

She wants us to be the best us we can be!

Thank you Mrs. Guymon for making a difference.

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Ms. Dutton Makes a Difference

Cassidy Dutton is in her second year teaching Agriculture at Sugar-Salem High School. She is a hard-working, inspiring, kind, and patient teacher who genuinely wants her students to succeed. She works to help students see the value in what they are learning and provides a safe space for students to be themselves and find their strengths.

Students have said the following about Ms. Dutton:

She is kind and so inspiring.

She pushes us to our limits so we can achieve goals we never knew were possible.

She listens when we need to talk.

She gives great advice and helps us work through problems.

She encourages us to try new things.

She loves everyone!

She helps us continue to be better.

Thank you, Ms. Dutton, for making a difference.

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Mr. Romrell Makes a Difference

Darin Romrell is in his 8^th year teaching math and science at Sugar-Salem High School. He is a kind, dedicated teacher who works hard to make classes interactive and informative. He is full of school spirit and truly cares about students and the community. The school is a better place because he works here.

I loved his forensics class!

He puts in a lot of effort to make his classes fun.

I love how many experiments he does.

He is so funny!

He is fair.

He genuinely tries to help you.

Thank you, Mr. Romrell, for making a difference!

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Mr. Carlile Makes a Difference

Chad Carlile is currently in his first year of teaching Computer Class at Sugar-Salem Junior High. He is a patient teacher who takes the time to make sure that his students are truly understanding what is being taught. He works hard to create a safe space where students are able to learn and apply new concepts and techniques. Students appreciate how knowledgeable he is in his field and his willingness to share his knowledge.

Students have said the following about Mr. Carlile:

He is very patient and kind.

He knows that we are just beginning to learn.

He gives directions that are easy to understand.

He is always dependable.

He checks in with us to make sure we’re doing okay.

He makes learning computers fun!

He is always willing to help.

He really cares about us and wants us to have fun.

Thank you Mr. Carlile, for making a difference!

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Mrs. Hansen Makes a Difference

Bailey Hansen is currently in her 4th year of teaching 5^th Grade at Kershaw Intermediate. She is a passionate teacher who truly cares about her students. She works hard to make a safe and fun environment that encourages students to work towards becoming their best selves. Students appreciate her creativity and hard work used to make lessons memorable. Thank you, Mrs. Hansen, for making a difference.

Students have said the following about Mrs. Hansen:

She is one of the best teachers I have ever had.

She is kind.

Her class is so much fun!

I love how creative she is, it makes it so I want to be in class.

Mrs. Hansen is awesome!

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Mrs. Shaw Makes a Difference

JaNeal Shaw is currently in her second year teaching business at Sugar-Salem High School. She is a kind, caring, and hard-working teacher who students greatly appreciate. She celebrates student success in ways that show students just how much she cares. When she celebrates students success, she shows that there doesn’t always have to be a winner, but that we can share in each others’ successes and celebrate one another. Thank you Mrs. Shaw for truly making a difference.

Students have said the following about Mrs. Shaw:

Mrs. Shaw is so kind and helpful.

She has taught me so much!

She loves to celebrate our successes as a group.

She is such an awesome person.

I love Mrs. Shaw!

She is such a chill person.

She gets along with EVERYBODY!

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Mrs. Hunt Makes a Difference

Karen Hunt is currently in her third year at Sugar-Salem High School. She is an incredibly hard-working and kind individual that truly cares about all students. She is one of the main reasons that our school runs as smoothly as it does. This is due in large part to her dedication, patience, and kindness when it comes to navigating the chaos that is the school year.

Students have said the following about Mrs. Hunt:

You always know she cares about you and will do what she can to help you.

She’s got the best energy!

She’s the best at knitting!

She’s so bubbly, happy, and friendly!

I’ve never seen her in a bad mood, she’s so positive.

Nobody can make me laugh like she can.

She is always so helpful, I love having her here!

She is always so kind and willing to talk at any time!

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Mrs. Mecham Makes a Difference

Claudia Mecham has been teaching at Sugar-Salem High School for seven years. She is the History Department Head along with teaching Government, U.S. History, and Holocaust. Her classes are interesting and interactive. When in her class, you don’t just learn history, you experience it as well. Mrs. Mecham pours her heart and soul into her job, ensuring that both students and faculty know that they are loved and respected. She will truly be missed when she retires this year. Thank you, Mrs. Mecham, for making an immense difference.

When I was sick, Mrs. Mecham brought my assignments and final to my house so I was able to pass the class.

You know that she cares about you and truly wants you to succeed.

She is always willing to help.

She makes you feel welcome.

I have only been in her history class for one day, but she is honestly one of the most amazing teachers/people I have ever met.

I can tell that being in her class is going to be amazing.

I can tell she loves what she does, and I can’t wait to spend more time in her class!

I’m going to miss her so much, the school will never be the same.

I’m so glad I got to have her before she left.

She positively impacted my life in such a huge way.

She’s going to be like a legend, kids will hear about how awesome she was.

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