By: Anna Dedduang
With the dismissal of the Fruita-89 staff, many students are sad to see them go. Numerous teachers have left a huge impact on kids from all different backgrounds, helping them get through the struggles that come along in their lives. It's an amazing thing when kids have a teacher or staff member they can go to when something is going on in their lives.
Ms Knighton the science or forensics teacher here at the 8-9 has been teaching for around two years teaching both 8th and 9th grade. “ She taught me so much about forensics and she gave me a place to be when I didn't want to be in my other classes,” Allura Green states. She includes that she is a very understanding and relaxed teacher. Morgan Flynn described how she was easing going and extremely kind. It's such a gift and an amazing thing to have a teacher who is relaxed and still can teach kids not only science but life-long skills.
Ms. Knighton expresses some of the difficulties that come with teaching, “ Trying to figure out something fun to do but still educational,”. Sometimes it can be a struggle as a teacher when you have to get a lesson or point across when students might not want to participate. Sometimes all it takes is fun activities that teach you something new. Ms Knighton does a great job of this by providing hands-on activities as well as videos and interesting topics.
She is just one of the favorite teachers here at the 8/9 which leaves students with lessons, memories, and knowledge. Look forward to the upcoming articles where we will feature more of your favorite teachers.