We give a warm welcome to many new teachers this year, one of whom is Ms. Kelly Phillips.

 

Ms. Phillips teaches Honors Biology and Earth and Environmental Science. Her favorite thing to teach about is cells, saying “...all the things it can do are interesting.”

 

Even though she teaches in the New Science building, it may be challenging to find her around the building.

 

Ms. Phillips does not have a classroom, and spends her days moving around to different teachers' classrooms. “It’s been a little bit of a challenge, but now that I’ve kind of got into the rhythm and know what to expect, just like anything, it's gotten better,” Ms. Phillips said.

 

Originally Ms. Phillips had no intention of being in the education field. She was offered a teaching job after graduating college and took it, starting at Alan J. Middle teaching Social Studies and Science. 

 

In addition to her teaching certification, Ms. Phillips has an early childhood development and psychology degree, as well as an academically gifted certification. “I like learning,” Ms. Phillips said, “and I feel like I keep pushing myself to learn new things.” 

 

She’s made a great impact on her students this year. Lily Wildman, a biology honors student, said, “I look forward to Ms. Phillips' class every day, she is truly one of the most kind, fun, and patient teachers I have ever had.”

 

Ms. Phillips gives good tips and advice to students. “Don’t be afraid to take chances, don’t be afraid to make a mistake, and know that’s how we learn. Don’t put pressure on yourselves and understand we do encounter those problems; it's what prepares us for future situations.”