Spotlight on BHS New Teachers! Welcome, to the high school, the new FCCLA teacher Miranda Groom!
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Jason Williams is a 4th grade teacher at Collins Elementary. He has been teaching for 20 years. He started with Bristow at Edison Elementary teaching 3rd grade and 2nd grade, but has been at Collins for several years. This year he will teach 4th grade math, science, and social studies/geography. His favorite part of teaching is making connections with his students. He is relentless in checking on students (even those from the past) and making sure they are staying on track. This year, Jason's personal goal is to make learning enjoyable.. He wants his students to have a "fun-filled" learning experience. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, coaching, and golfing.
Edison parents, please review the drop off/pick up map. Some changes have been made.
Open House is come and go, but if you are available at 4, join the Edison staff in the gym for a special welcome.
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Melody Wolbert is a new special education teacher at Collins. Melody has been a teacher for 16 years. She has taught in general education in Pre-K through 5th grade classrooms, before becoming a special education teacher. Her favorite part of teaching is getting to know her class of students,. She says, "I love building relationships and seeing students grow. Also, there is no better feeling than when one of my former students stops me in the hallway (or Walmart) to say hello. The students become "my kids" and each an every one has a piece of my heart". Melody is excited to meet her new students here at Bristow. This year her goal is for her students to have a great classroom experience. She wants the year to pass quickly for them because "time flies when you're having fun"! In her free time she participates in hobbies she enjoys such as all kinds of crafts, especially upcycling home décor and furniture. Her hobbies are usually incorporated into a "side gig". If she really gets a spare moment, she spends time with family and her pets.
6th graders! Transition Camp will be Tuesday, August 8 from 8:00-11:00 AM. 6th grade students in attendance will receive their schedules and travel through a mock day to meet all of their core teachers. Students will have the opportunity to practice their lockers.
Spotlight on BHS New Teachers! Welcome, Coach Kinzer!
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Rachael Ledbetter joins our team at Collins this year as a 3rd grade teacher. This is her 10th year as a teacher at Bristow. She has taught 1st and 2nd grade at Edison, before moving to Collins this year. Her favorite part of teaching is when students walk into the classroom each morning with a big smile on their face and watching them light up as they see you. Rachael has a goal this year of learning all the aspects of a new school. She says" I want to see my students grow and mature in learning and in life. I am excited to start in a new school and build relationships with my students and my coworkers. In her free time, she loves spending time with her kids, extended family, and her friends. She loves taking road trips with her group of friends, laughing and exploring.
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Coach Howard "Big Daddy" Moore teaches PE for our students at Collins. He has been in education for 28 years. He is also the High School wrestling coach. Prior to being named the High School coach, he coached Jr. High football. The students love him and look forward to PE. He is a visible part of our community, attending many youth sporting events in addition to his high school responsibilities. Coach loves seeing kids learn a new skill or finally get something they have been working on for a long time. This year, he wants to improve his coaching and teaching by improving his overall communication with students. He wants students to understand that communication and making good choices is their key to a quality education and those skills and attitudes will serve them well in life. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his son, "Little Daddy Moore", golfing, weightlifting, cooking, and coaching anything.
Spotlight on BHS New Teachers! Welcome, Kyle Taylor!
Spotlight on BHS New Teachers; Welcome, Kyle Tayor!
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Beth Conn is the librarian at Collins Elementary. Beth has been in education for 16 years. She taught Pre-K for 4 years, 5th grade for 10 years, and has been our librarian for 2 years. Her favorite part of teaching and being in the library is connecting with students and their families. Beth says, "Once that connection is made, students are ready to learn from you. The beauty of teaching in a small town is that I can continue to watch my students grow and thrive throughout their educational journey". This year Beth has a goal of fostering a love of reading in our Collins students by helping them find the right book for each of them. Her philosophy is, "I do not believe students dislike reading. I believe some students simply haven't found the right book yet". Beth's hobbies are reading, traveling, and spending time with her husband, kids, and two grandsons.
Spotlight on New Teachers! Returning to BHS Matt Morgan!
Spotlight on BHS New Teachers! Welcome Chapman Shields
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Brenda Fechner is a 4th grade teacher at Collins Elementary. She currently teaches 4th grade math, science, and social studies/geography. Brenda has been in education for 29 years. She preciously taught 5th grade, remedial math, 3rd grade for many years, and now 4th grade. She says, "My favorite part of teaching is the students, of course!" Her goal this year is to inspire her students to love learning and to feel proud of their accomplishments. When not teaching, she loves to spend time with family and friends. She spends lots of time at rodeos and riding her horses. She also loves to read.
We are excited to Spotlight one of our new teachers Briauna Hill to BHS!
We are excited to Spotlight our new Assistant Principal Mike Acord!
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Lindsey Mayberry is a 5th grade teacher at Collins Elementary. She has been teaching for 15 years. Lindsey has taught 2nd grade for 3 years in another district and has spent the last 12 years teaching math and science at Collins. Her favorite part of teaching is building relationships with students each year. She enjoys getting to know their different personalities and learning styles. Lindsey says, " I am able to build off of what I know about them to personalize their learning experiences in my classroom and then get to see them grow year after year. Greeting them with a hug and knowing they will always be "one of my kids" is the best". This year and every year Lindsey wants to create a comfortable environment that is conducive for learning for her students. She says, " I want them to know they are cared for, first, and we are all there to learn and grow, second. I'd also love for them to see that math isn't something to be scared of, and it can be very fun! I am excited to meet my new 5th graders and watch them excel this school year". In her time away from school she is very active in the Methodist Church and with Activation Outreach ministry group. She loves watching her son play baseball or any anther sport he is involved in during each season. Lindsey also coaches her daughter's softball team and loves spending time with family.
Welcome Back!!!! All Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors can pick up schedules on August 8th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm or during Open House from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. We look forward to seeing all of our students!!!
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Whitney Taff is a 3rd grade teacher at Collins Elementary. She has been teaching for 9 years and has taught 2nd and 3rd grades in 2 different districts. Whitney is also the Collins yearbook sponsor. Her favorite part of teaching is the "lightbulb" moment when students finally understand something they have been struggling with. She loves building relationships with all of the students and making sure they have a safe space to grow and learn. Her goal this year is to see her students improve on benchmark and testing scores. To accomplish this, she intends to use those scores to target needed areas and help students apply strategies to improve and succeed. She wants to build strong lasting relationships with students and make sure they know her room is their home away from home. In her free time, Whitney loves to spend time with her girls, read, and do crafts. She also enjoys photography.
Spotlight on Collins Teachers!
Ashley McGovran is a 5th grade teacher at Collins Elementary. She is beginning her 9th year in education. Ashley has taught 3rd grade and 4th grade in other districts, before coming to Bristow. She has taught 4th grade at Colins and currently teaches 5th grade math and science. She is also the lead teacher of the 5th grade team. Her favorite part of teaching is creating new relationships with students and helping them build on their skill level. This year Ashley is looking forward to meeting new students, building new relationships, and helping to instill her love of math in her students. In her free time, she loves spending time with family and friends and traveling and visiting new places.
