Angie Caldwell is the Junior and Senior English teacher at Oak Hill High School. Mrs. Caldwell describes herself as someone who loves learning new things, helping others, and turning big ideas into real projects. She is from Oak Hill, a small town with a strong sense of community pride; that makes it a great place to grow up. Her childhood was a mix of horses, competing in horse shows, and attending her brother’s motocross events. Mrs. Caldwell often went to family gatherings, camping, and beach vacations. She had endless adventures at her house–the house everyone loved to hang out at. Her hobbies are her home improvement projects, outdoor activities, and adventures (such as jeeping and ziplining). She loves to spend time with her family & friends, playing with her dog, watching movies, and quiet afternoons. Mrs. Caldwell’s favorite aspect of teaching is helping students discover their strengths and seeing how much they grow over time. She chose education because she believes teaching has a unique opportunity to inspire, guide, and positively impact the next generation. She has many favorite memories, but the ones she remembers the most are the moments she spent with her mom and dad, who were always her greatest supporters and inspiration. Mrs. Caldwell chose to pursue a communication degree because of its versatility, and teaching English was a natural extension of that field. Her favorite color is blue because it reminds her of the sky–the ocean- and a sense of calm. From school to now, she quotes, “I learned that success isn’t about what you love, but appreciating the people, relationships, and blessings in your life.”

David Loomis is the Spanish Teacher at Oak Hill MIddle/High School. He was born and raised in Jackson, OH. He describes himself as usually laid back, goofy, and slightly introverted. He had a decent childhood as he lived with his parents, his two sisters, and three dogs. He went to Jackson High School and did his undergraduate degree at Ohio University. His hobbies include playing video games, reading, crocheting, and anything that can allow him to make things. He has always enjoyed working with his hands. Mr. Loomis’ favorite aspect of teaching is seeing his students learn language skills and be able to communicate in the target language. What interested him in teaching is that before he taught, he had always been put in charge of teaching/training others at work. He also enjoyed showing others how to do things and fell into that kind of job. One of his most favorite memories is when his grandpa used to visit his house. He would point to his cat, Charlie, and say “Well, that cat ain’t got no tail”. It always makes him smile when he thinks back to it. The reason Mr. Loomis investigated language learning in Spanish was simply because he enjoys the culture and took an interest in the language. He has a friend in Mexico he likes to speak to.  His overall favorite color is emerald green. There is no special reason why he likes the color; however, according to color psychology, it helps calm the mind, relieve stress, and represents growth. Mr. Loomis felt that he has changed quite a bit since he attended school. He is now more relaxed/ laid back than he used to be. He quotes, “It is important to be able to take everything in stride and simply do your best. The world isn’t going to end if you’re not doing things perfectly.”