Today’s teacher feature is about Ms. Patzwald, a new teacher this year who teaches English 1 and Newspaper.
Q: Tell us a little about yourself
A: This is my third year of teaching and my first year at CCHS. I teach English 1 and I advise the school newspaper. I am currently taking master classes with Central Methodist University while teaching. I live at the Lake of the Ozarks with my grandparents and my three dogs and my cat. I also have tons of plants that I take care.
Q: Favorite thing about teaching?
A: I would say that my favorite thing about teaching is being able to help students understand that everyone is different. I also love to be able to show students that no matter the struggles they face, they can achieve the goals that they set. It might be hard work but in the end it will be worth it.
Q: What’s the biggest struggle about teaching?
A: My biggest struggle is when kids are not willing to work for their grades. I worked twice as hard as my peers for my grades as a student so that I could receive good grades. It also upsets me when students act as if they are better then other people. No matter where a person comes from, each person deserves kindness and compassion. I will forever lose sleep over students because I will worry about them. The sad part is that some students will either never know or never understand.
