Teachers

By: Makayla Cole

Picture Provided by: Makayla Cole

This year, Odessa High School welcomed a new face to its agriculture department, Hanna Viets.

“This is not my first year teaching; this is actually my fourth year,” Viets said. “I had approximately 70 students in my FFA chapter, which is a bit smaller compared to the approximately 170 students that we have here at Odessa.”

Even though she was at a different school, Viets says that she already feels so welcome.

“Odessa has felt like home since I started here in July. Everyone has been super welcoming and kind from the start,” Viets said. 

She explained that both the staff and students have made her transition smooth and enjoyable. As well as the students, add that she's a great addition to the school.

“She’s a cool teacher, she’s nice and funny, she’s smart,” said Roman Middleton, a sophomore, who has Viets for Welding 1 and 2. 

Middleton said his favorite part of the class so far has been stick welding, and he enjoys how supportive and passionate she is toward her students.

“I think Mrs. Viets is a very passionate teacher with a lot of passion,” said Nora Eaton, a sophomore, who takes Ag Leadership with her.

Eaton said her favorite lesson so far has been the “Escape Leadership Island” activity.

“We got split into teams and had ten minutes to pick three leadership qualities to use to escape the island.” She said it helped her learn the importance of teamwork and communication.

Viets not only cares and watches over her kids in the classroom, but she also makes sure they succeed out of the classroom, too.

 “My students so far have been super respectful and polite to me,” she said. “It’s important for me as a teacher to watch my students succeed both inside and outside of my classroom.”