Titans' Talk Newsletter

Ms. Chelsea Arnett is English Lit ll teacher at Confluence Preparatory Academy, the eSports coach, and this year’s Teacher of the Year! Ms. Arnett explained to me that she uses her online tools to enhance lessons and connect with students. She also stated that her background experience with digital tools allows her to use those tools to help everyone succeed in the classroom and helps other teachers use those tools to help their students. CPA student, Darrell Mitchell, says, “Ms. Arnett is a great teacher and her approach to thinking about others is amazing. For instance, more students prefer to learn in a soothing environment so she dims the lights because it feels safe and comfortable for students.” Many of her past and present students agree with that. Ms. Frankenberg and Mrs. Luker both explained how some of Ms. Arnett’s teaching methods make a big difference and help a lot with online learning. Ms. Arnett says she feels very honored to have been selected among a great staff at CPA.

Mrs. Angela Prebianca, the athletics/activities director for all 5 Confluence Academies schools, was awarded with the School Professional of the Year honor. This is her 10th year with Confluence Academies and as the athletics/activities director Ms. Prebianca is the point of contact for all after school activities and athletics. She helps all the principals hire and train the coaches and sponsors, she plans all competitions and transportation for those competitions, and much more. She is honored by the award and says she is just doing her job, “I believe every human deserves an award this year for doing the best they can during a global pandemic.”

Ms. Shaquita Taylor is CPA’s data owner/registrar, that means she is responsible for everything that pertains to attendance. Ms. Taylor is this year’s CPA Staff Member of the Year honoree. Ms. Taylor says she was shocked and ecstatic to learn that she was selected, “Working at CPA is a bit challenging because I had to get reacclimated to working in a school setting, but now I absolutely love what I do and I enjoy working with the students.”