Time Flies at Anderson High

 Sydney Dodds and Luci Mohr | PHOTO CREDITS  

By Ella Dreier | Staff Writer

May 6, 2025

At Anderson High School, there is a wide range of experience for faculty, from newly hired teachers to teachers that have been in the building for decades.  

Those who have been teaching for decades are reaching the end of their teaching careers, but look back and reflect on all the change and growth that they have experienced throughout their time at Anderson.

Mrs. Lowden from the science department has been teaching for 35 years and has been through many highs and lows.  Some most notable moments from her career include the National Blue Ribbon School dedication, her sons’ graduation ceremonies, the AHS construction project, and the outbreak of COVID-19 shutting down the school.  

“The blend of academic and athletic successes, along with the challenges of the pandemic, shows how we navigate both triumphs and tough times with resilience and dedication,” Mrs. Lowden stated.  

History teacher Mrs. Hands has entered her 29th year of teaching this year here at Anderson.  Her love for history inspired her career, and she continues to grow in teaching it each year. 

“I hope students [find a liking] for history, and find something that they think is a little bit interesting,”  Mrs. Hands said.  

Mr. Cook is a business teacher at Anderson, and this is his 27th year teaching in the building.  In his years of teaching, he has impacted many lives and still keeps in touch with several of his former students.

“I keep in touch with some of [my former students], I’ve been the best man at one of their weddings,”  Mr. Cook explained.

To have this lasting impact on students, teachers must work to build relationships and a sense of connectedness while helping students stay engaged in their learning at the same time. 

“By staying grounded in the daily interactions while keeping an eye on the bigger educational mission, teachers can have a lasting impact on their students’ lives,”  Mrs. Lowden said.