8th Grade Writers

Each year, eighth graders in Ms. Royer’s Visual Communications class spend a quarter exploring the world of journalism. During this unit, students put their skills into practice by interviewing sources and writing and editing articles for The Emerald. Check out their work below!

8th Grade: Opinions on Being in the HS Building

Hayden Kirtley

Pennfield High School has a unique situation. A few years ago, 8th graders moved out of the middle school because of construction. What started as a temporary change has now become permanent, making 8th graders part of the high school community.

As an 8th grader myself, I’ve experienced this unusual transition firsthand. There have been some challenges, including changes to grading rubrics in my honors classes, learning to navigate a much larger school, and adjusting to being around so many more students. In middle school, there was only one grade above me when I was in 6th grade and two when I was in 7th grade. Now there are four grades above me, which means I’m the youngest again.

Overall, the transition hasn’t been too difficult. The staff has done a good job easing us into high school life, even though we don’t have the full high school experience yet. Some of my classmates are frustrated that we can’t take certain electives, still compete in middle school sports, and get middle school-sized lunch portions. Personally, I don’t mind these limitations. I think of this year as a sort of “free trial” of high school. We still have a little flexibility, but we’re also expected to meet higher academic expectations.

Right now, it feels like we’re in a strange space between middle school and high school. We’re expected to follow high school behavior standards, but in some ways, we’re still treated like middle schoolers. There are definitely some positives, though. One thing I really appreciate is that teachers here seem to build strong connections with students, which I think is very important. I also get to take fun classes like Visual Communications, where I write for The Emerald and explore different subjects I might want to study in the future. One thing I don’t enjoy as much is all the talk about college. It can feel like a lot of pressure to start making decisions that might not even matter yet. The workload is also heavier than in middle school, and we now have exams. However, they aren’t too difficult if you pay attention in class and study.

Overall, the transition to the high school hasn’t been too hard, and I’ve actually enjoyed it. Having friends who support me through the challenges makes a big difference. I think the current 7th graders will enjoy the experience when they get here, too.

Jaxton Luty

Walking into the high school as an 8th grader felt exciting but also a little strange. We are the youngest students in the building, so sometimes it feels like everyone else is way older than us. At first, it was a little intimidating, but it didn’t take long to get used to it. Even though we are in the high school building, we still play sports with the middle school teams, which helps us stay connected with our old classmates. I also like that there are more elective choices this year, so we can try new things and figure out what we enjoy. Seeing the older students every day can be helpful too, because many of them set good examples by working hard in class and being involved in activities. It makes me think about what I want to do when I’m in high school.

Even though we are in the same building as the high school students, 8th graders are still separated from them in some ways. We don’t always get to go to the same events, dances, or classes, which can feel a little disappointing. Sometimes it feels like we are stuck between middle school and high school. However, being here early helps us learn how the high school works before we officially become freshmen. School events like pep rallies and PBIS activities are still really fun, and sometimes they feel even more exciting because we are in the high school gym. It’s also fun cheering for our school teams and being part of the school spirit. Overall, the transition from 7th grade to 8th grade has been a big change, but it has also been a great experience so far.

Mr. McCafferty

Sophia Pluymers, Class of 2030

Mr. McCafferty is a high school teacher who also teaches 8th graders. He explained that one major advantage is the spirit and enthusiasm his students bring, especially in his German class. He enjoys starting his day with their energy and positive attitude. However, he also noted that 8th graders face unique issues and concerns that older high school students do not always experience. When asked for advice about being successful in high school, his response was clear: “The Work, The Work, The Work!” He emphasized that meeting due dates is extremely important, even when a student is struggling. He also warned students not to copy other people’s work, explaining that doing so prevents them from truly learning the material they will need for future tests.

Senior Spotlight

Haylee Smith, Mary Sells & Natalia Hernandez Class of 2030

Madalin Wixson is a senior at Pennfield High School and is starting to think about her plans after graduation. She is considering attending Kellogg Community College (KCC) to have a career in phlebotomy or as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). She is also thinking about taking a year off after high school to give herself time to prepare for her next steps.

Throughout her school years, one teacher who has made the biggest impact on her life is Mr. Bowen. Madalin shared, “Mr. Bowen has definitely made the biggest impact on my life because he was there for me at my lowest point in 8th grade and made things so much easier for me. He also has helped me get through some of the toughest times in high school.” His support and encouragement helped her through the challenges of high school.

One of the most challenging parts of high school for Madalin was transitioning from virtual learning back to in-person classes. Adjusting to being back in the classroom environment after learning online was difficult, but she worked through it and continued to grow.

Her proudest moment in high school was winning a choir award last year, and her entire class. As graduation approaches, Madalin says she will miss some of her favorite teachers, but overall, she feels ready to move on to the next chapter of her life.

Mrs. Rzepka

Mason Phillips and Jaxton Luty, Class of 2030

Joni Rzepka is a high school teacher currently teaching Nutrition at Pennfield High School. She decided to pursue nutrition because she loved all of her health classes in high school and college, and thought the information was interesting. She also says that both of her parents inspired her to pursue teaching, as they were both teachers. And when asked why she came to Pennfield to do her teaching, she told us that she was “asked to come to Pennfield’ and she accepted because she wanted to work with older kids. The reason she has lasted in education this long is that she was always taught to finish what she started. She has been teaching for 29 years and will not retire until she hits 30. Also, when jokingly asked if teachers only eat apples, she claimed, “I do eat apples, but that is not all I eat.”

Mr. P: The Weatherman

Kinsley Holcombe and Kira Waidelich, Class of 2030

Dave Piotrowski is a Science teacher at Pennfield High School. He’s been teaching for 25 years, and you may know him as Pennfield’s Weatherman. He went to school at Michigan State, where he would meet his wife. He has been predicting snow days and crazy weather for at least 10 years. “Predicting snow days is fun because it involves tracking the changing weather and the psychology of how people perceive the weather,” Piotrowski says. Before he was a teacher, he was an environmental geologist for 10 years. “I helped write plans to test for contaminants that might leak from landfills, tracked chemicals in groundwater near the Kalamazoo airport, and identified new drinking water sources for cities.” A fun fact he wanted to share was that when he started at Pennfield, the high school was in the middle school, teachers calculated grades using a handheld calculator, all the computers in the district fit in one cart, students learned almost exclusively from books, looked up words using the dictionary, and graphs in math class were drawn by hand. “Back then, dinosaurs still had been dead for a long time though… :-)” Piotrowski states. Additionally, Piotrowski and his family love the outdoors, travelling in the Upper Peninsula, and they have goats, chickens, a peacock, sheep, a frog, and a toad.

Not All Heroes Wear Capes

Hayden Kirtley and Dante Minor, Class of 2030

Kassaundra Green is a Student Support Coordinator for Pennfield Schools. Her job is to help support all students and families. She went into this position because she was inspired by her past teachers and found an urge to help people out. She states that one of the struggles she has is getting students to know she’s there to listen and help them. One of the positives, though, is that she has the opportunity to work in her old district, doing her passion. A lot of students feel very comfortable around her and in her classroom. She believes this is because that is her goal, to always have an open door to students when they need to talk, vent, or just chill. “I can help with food assistance, clothing, hygiene products, and other basic needs for your home life as well as providing academic support, attendance goals or incentives, college & career readiness, or building those social emotional skills,” Green concludes.

Myles and Calisthenics

Rondrell Porter and Walter Nichols IV, Class of 2030

Myles Ayers, a student at PHS, started doing calisthenics after he saw a video of it and thought it looked fun. The video inspired him to try it himself. He pushes himself to the limit almost every day, which is how he has become so skilled. He rests on the weekends to recover, then gets back to training during the week. The hardest skill he learned was transitioning from a seated plank into a handstand. He mastered it by stretching regularly, practicing multiple times, and refusing to give up. If he were to advise someone just starting, he says, “Start with the basics, stay consistent, take your time, and focus on one step at a time. Also, make sure to stretch to avoid injuries or pulled muscles.”

Mary Sells the Wrestler

Brady Powell and Bryant Furman, Class of 2030

Mary Sells is an 8th grader at Pennfield High School. She has been wrestling since 5th grade. Her favorite wrestling move is a mat return and a double leg. She keeps wrestling because of her winning streak. Her dad wrestled in high school and is one of her biggest influences. Her favorite wrestling memory was when she got MVP 3 years in a row for being the best female wrestler for her group.

Mrs. Fleisher

Aiden Hammond and Isaac Bosher, Class of 2030

After 26 years at PHS, Mrs. Fleisher reflects on a career defined by connection, growth, and adventure. For her, the most meaningful part of teaching isn’t lesson plans, it’s the lasting relationships she’s built, especially with the Class of 2005, her first group of freshmen. She values staying in touch with former students and watching them grow long after graduation. In the classroom, she focuses on purpose-driven learning, choosing activities that best support student understanding and growth. She sees each new year’s challenges as opportunities to learn alongside her students. Outside of school, she enjoys live music, true crime podcasts, cooking, the outdoors, and traveling. As she enters her 26th year, she feels grateful for a career centered on connection and looks ahead to her “for real” retirement with appreciation for the relationships that have made it all worthwhile.

Mr. Martin

Sebastian Game-Brown Class of 2030

Mr. Martin has been teaching for 19 years. He originally worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 16 years, but “the whole time I knew I wanted to teach.” All of his favorite moments of teaching are what make him want to teach more. His favorite grades to teach are 4th and 8th grade. He also wanted to add, “Teaching is a very rewarding experience if you love to be around people. I would suggest people give it a try. Remember, it is about the kids!”

Upcoming Track Season

Trenten Feltner Class of 2030

Track season is coming up fast, and students at Pennfield High School are excited. Dante Minor is a track sprinter at Pennfield and is eager for his season to begin. He is running track because, “I want to be in first place and I like running and winning.” He ran track last year and enjoyed it very much. His favorite memory is his first meet. He said it was such a fun experience with his friends and all the new experiences. He is a multi-sport athlete who plays basketball in the winter for fun and to keep fit for track, where he runs the 100 M, competes in the 4x1, and does the long jump.

Eva Kline is another track runner from Pennfield High School. She enjoys track because, “I love staying active, and sports are so fun to me.” She also ran track last year, and her favorite memories were from track practice and the people she met during meets. Kline is also a multi-sport athlete; she plays basketball to stay active in the winter but also does workouts to stay fit in the offseason. In track, she runs the 4x200, 200, and 400.

Rondrell and Wrestling

Rondrell Porter, a student at Pennfield High School, enjoys wrestling because it is fun and it improves his athletic abilities. He likes to run a duck under and get a mat return. So far, he has won every single match and even earned first place at his very first tournament. Aiden Cole inspires him on the team because of his skill and motivation, while Linken Hauser originally inspired him to start wrestling. His main goal for this season is to go undefeated and make it to states. Looking ahead to the future, he would like to attend either Alabama or Penn State for college, and if he continues to work hard, he believes he has the potential to go pro in wrestling.

Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Smithkey

Kinsley Holcombe & Kira “Leaf” Waidelich

Class of 2030

Jillian Smithkey is the 8th-grade Math teacher and 8th-grade Algebra teacher at Pennfield High School. She has been teaching for 15 years and is in her 8th year teaching at Pennfield. She loves travelling, camping, reading, hydroponic gardening, geocaching, crafting, and spending time with her friends and family. She has a 10-year-old son. Smithkey states, “I became a teacher because I had amazing 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade teachers. I would help them decorate bulletin boards, sort materials, and help prepare for activities. They taught me patience, perseverance, and to never give up.” Additionally, she said that, “Before teaching at Pennfield, I taught in Clarksville, Tennessee, and Chicago, Illinois.”

Virtual Golf with walter

Aiden Hammond Class of 2030

Virtual golf is an indoor, technology-driven simulation of playing on a real golf course.

Walter Nichols shared that virtual golf is enjoyable because it allows players to experience courses from across the United States. When asked about the level of competition, Nichols said it is usually not very difficult, but regionals are much more challenging.

Nichols also mentioned that the toughest opponent he has faced was a player from Cereal City during regional competition. According to Nichols, the fastest ball speed he has recorded is 140 miles per hour on the simulator. He added that his farthest shot traveled 250 yards using his driver.

Coaching At Pennfield High School

Sophia Pluymers, Class of 2030

Jason Porter is a coach at Pennfield High School. He says his favorite thing about coaching 8th graders is having the opportunity to help young ladies and young men improve at their sports before they get to high school. His favorite grade level to teach is Varsity because he loves the competition and the drive from many of our athletes to do something beyond what they ever thought they could do as individuals and as teammates. He dislikes mediocrity or athletes who "give up" or make excuses for not playing a sport or performing as well as their peers and coaches think they could. He says, “You get four years to do something you may not ever get to do again. Take a chance, you never know what could happen”. He had a coach who believed in him when he was in high school. He wasn't a great athlete, but he was pushed to work hard, and he found out the rewards, and they were awesome. He said his favorite sports are football, softball, and basketball in that order. Why, because he has a passion for those sports and the athletes that participate in them. He played football, basketball, and baseball in high school and football and baseball in college. He started coaching softball because his sister played softball, and he just stuck with it.

Mason Back Looks Back at 8th Grade Basketball

Walter Nichols, Class of 2030

Mason Back is an 8th-grade basketball player. He said that basketball is his favorite sport and he is glad that he has people to encourage him to continue playing even when times get hard, and he wants to quit. He proceeded to say that “the competition is very hard against certain teams like Harper Creek and Northwestern.” Some people who helped him get into basketball were his brothers and his stepdad, coach Lum. Mason said that he has been playing basketball for 6 years, school basketball for 5 years, and travel basketball for 1 year. His favorite thing to do in basketball is to shoot 3 pointers and run plays by himself.

Dre'shaun and basketball

Dante Minor & Hayden Kirtley, Class of 2030

Dre’shaun Bailey is a senior who goes to Pennfield High School. Bailey is the starting shooting guard for the varsity team. He said, “The season is going well.” Currently, they are 12-3, and he thinks that they're playing great team basketball. Bailey also plays point guard when he needs to play it. He says he does not want to play any other position; he loves the positions that he plays. Bailey's favorite part of playing at the varsity level is “Being around the people I grew up with, and I love the times we play and the jerseys we wear.” His personal favorite game was playing against Harper Creek.

Middle School Cheer Spotlight

Arminta King & Adrianna Graham, Class of 2030

The Pennfield Middle School cheer team is having a great season.

Avery whitcomb

Avery Whitcomb started cheer when she was in 4th grade. Whitcomb enjoys competitive cheer because you get to meet new people, it’s fun, and her mom was her inspiration. One aspect of competitive cheer is that it is a very outgoing and an active sport. One of the more difficult areas of competitive cheer is the stunts. You need to know your stunt groups and the specific stunts you will be performing.

ella grupczynski

Ella Grupczynski started cheering in 6th grade. Grupczynski loves to stunt. What inspired Grupczynski was what her friends told her: “They needed more players on the team.” She states that competitive cheer is a lot of mental and physical work. You have to memorize everything, and one mess up could cost you the win. “Holding a girl in your arms for two minutes straight, along with throwing her up and down about 15 times, is very exhausting, but it's amazing to hit all of your stunts and motions and get to come off the mat to a million hugs from your teammates and coaches.”

8th Grade Girls Basketball

Trenten Feltner, Class of 2030

The girls' basketball season just began, and the girls are excited to be on the court. Sophia Pluymers, Eva Kline, and Ellie Lok are members of the girls' basketball team; they all love playing basketball for different reasons. Kline says, “I love basketball because it's competitive and it includes a lot of things I enjoy like running, dribbling, and shooting.” Lok says, “I like basketball because I have something to do,” and Pluymers says, “I don't have a specific reason why I love basketball; I just love everything about it.” However, as much as they love to play basketball, they all face different challenges. Lok says, “Some of the challenges I face during basketball are that I have to be very aggressive and stuff.” Kline says, “Not getting mad or giving up after not doing well or dealing with rude competition.”

Spotlight on Tamir

Mason Sparks & Jaxton Luty Class of 2030

Tamir Butler is a successful student at Pennfield High School. Tamir's goal for academic success is to pay attention in class. His favorite class is German. When he graduates, he plans to go to Western. His highest grade is 110%. His plans for the future are to “Get a job which pays me money.” Tamir is a successful student with good grades and big goals.

Dante’s Basketball Career

Mason Back, Class of 2030

Dante Minor has been playing basketball for 3 years at Pennfield Middle/High School. Dante would love to go pro, “I have been practicing,” Dante said. His favorite year of playing basketball was his 8th-grade season. Dante’s total points through his 8th-grade year were 26 points. Dante’s total assists through his years were 21 total assists.

Aiden’s Return

Sophia Pluymers & Rondrell Porter Class of 2030

Aiden Hammond is a returning 8th grader at Pennfield High School. He says it feels good to be back and that this year has already been better than last year. He is excited to see his friends again and meet new people. Aiden came back because he missed his old school and friends. While at Lakeview, he liked his math teacher, Mrs. Buckles, and the people he met there. Now at Pennfield, his favorite class is gym, and he is looking forward to wrestling and having a better season this year.

New Long-term Art Sub: Mr. Shawn

Kinsley Holcombe & Kira Waidelich Class of 2030

Mr. Shawn is the new art substitute teacher for Mr. Kirkland and is here for the rest of the year. He came to Pennfield because he got an email from a job website from Mrs. Hill, as she explained the situation and that Mr. Kirkland would be there to help him if needed. He was really excited to fill the position, and he said he “basically jumped at the opportunity.” Secondly, we asked him, “What inspired you to teach art?” He said he started off learning animation and took a pause over COVID. He had time to think about what he wanted to do. He said, “I wanted to help teach art to those who use it as a creative outlet.” Third, he went to school at KCAD, took a break, and then went to school at WMU. A fun fact about Mr. Shawn is that he has face blindness, meaning he can’t connect names to faces unless he’s known them for a while. Lastly, he wanted to add that he has a dog named Cordy, who is very sweet and a pit-mix.

Girls' Basketball on Ellie and Harmony

Arminta King & Adrianna Graham Class of 2030

Ellie Lok is an 8th-grade student at Pennfield High School. She likes girls' basketball because it gives her something to do and it helps get her anger out. She has been playing basketball since she was thirteen, but has been on the school team for two years. Her main goal for the season is to “Be better at it and to stay in shape for spring sports and volleyball.” She is very excited because she can get closer to people and be with her friends. Her favorite part about basketball is the aggression and getting closer friendships.

Harmony Jones is an 8th grader at Pennfield High School. She likes basketball because she loves how the sport can be fun and competitive at the same time. She has been playing basketball for multiple years, but has been on the school team for two years. She has been playing basketball since she was eleven. Her main goal for the season is to “improve throughout the season and win more of our games than last year.” She is very excited to have friends on the team because they are very encouraging and help her have even more fun. Her favorite part of basketball is when it's “on game day, when you are in the mood, lock in, and we all do our best.”

Mrs. Fleisher: Science Teacher

Sebastian Game-Brown Class of 2030
Mrs. Fleisher is currently a science teacher at Pennfield High School. This is her 26th year teaching. “I taught at Charlotte my first year, but Pennfield is where I did my last twenty-five years of teaching,” she said. She has only taught one subject: science. But she has taught every grade from 8th to 12th. She says her favorite thing to teach is freshmen. She started teaching because, “I like science and I enjoy being around teenagers--they usually have a contagious energy which helps make this job not seem like work.”

Swimming with Codi

Trenten Feltner Class of 2030

Codi Pluymers Jr. is an 8th grader from Pennfield High School. He is part of Pennfield's swim and dive team and has really enjoyed swimming, but prefers diving. The most common question he gets asked is “Is swimming easy?” and “How do you do that?” As much as he enjoys swimming, his least favorite part is when his diving coach isn't there and when he's forced to swim. The only times he gets nervous is a first meet or first dive meet of the season. A lot of athletes have diets and schedules. Codi tries to eat healthy, but his schedule is just practice and swimming at his pool in the summer. Finally, his future goals for swimming are to keep doing swimming through high school, to make state, and hopefully get college offers.

Spotlight on Ms. Royer

Mason Back, Class of 2030

Ms. Royer is a teacher at Pennfield High School. Ms. Royer has been teaching for a total of 21 years. Her favorite years of teaching were between 2008 and 2012. One of her biggest pet peeves in class is when kids are being disrespectful and rude. One of Ms. Royer's favorite things about being a teacher is when kids enjoy what they are doing and have fun creating new things in class. Ms. Royer has taught graphics design, photography, video, journalism, and 8th-grade communications. Even though Ms. Royer has had many great teaching experiences, her favorite is doing the yearbook with a group of students for four years as they work to create the yearbook every year for everyone to enjoy.

Upcoming Track Season

Dante Minor, Class of 2030

Kentyn Grigsby is an 8th-grade student who attends Pennfield High School. Grigsby did track last year and plans to do it again this year. He said, "I'm really looking forward to improving my times, competing in meets, and being a part of a team again.” Grigsby also said, “I like the challenge of pushing myself and seeing progress over the season.” The events he wants to do are the 100-200m dashes and the high jump. “Yes, I'd like to continue doing track through high school, and if the opportunity comes up, I’d be interested in doing it in college as well.” Grigsby got into track by being competitive, and he gets to focus on his individual goals. “I’m excited to see how much I can improve this season and learn.”

Cheer with Natalie

Mary Sells & Haylee Smith Class of 2030

Natalie Vogel is an 11th-grade student at Pennfield High School. This cheerleader is sharing her passion for cheer. Natalie highlighted stunting and tumbling as her favorite activities. Natalie finds stunting particularly challenging due to the teamwork required. “The hardest thing to do is stunting because everyone needs to work together.” With three years of cheering experience, Natalie was drawn to cheerleading after she got done with gymnastics, appreciating the similarities and having a connection with friends on the team. Looking ahead, Natalie's goal is to continue their cheerleading journey at the college level.

Mr. Martin

Gabriel Harris & Myles Ayres, Class of 2030

Marty Martin is a teacher working at Pennfield High School. His favorite part of being a teacher is, “I love helping students work at realizing their potential. I also love the social interactions with my former and current students. It is great watching all of them become young adults.” His favorite part of being a coach is, “I love the competition, the perfecting of our craft, the teamwork, and the thrill of watching our athletes create lifelong memories.” His favorite sport to coach is “Football because it's the most exciting. Powerlifting is really cool because you get to watch your lifters literally push through physical and mental barriers.” How he feels when reading is, “What I love is how I can relate to the character's thoughts, feelings, and actions. I love living through someone else's experiences and opportunities.” A way he copes with stress from work is, “I try to work out, go on minivacations with my family, and believe it or not, sitting in a tractor while I farm can be very relaxing and regenerative.” He added, “Life is all about what you can do, not what you cannot. Live life to the fullest, try things, experience new things, and do not put limitations on yourself.”

Mr. King

Hayden Kirtley Class of 2030

Casey King is a 7th-grade teacher at Pennfield Middle School. He believes everyone is capable of success so he tries to push his students to do their best. A lot of his former students reflect on him as being nice and funny, but he thinks it’s just because getting to know people is really important to him. He realized he wanted to teach when he was in 10th grade, influenced by one of his teachers who made him see he had potential. King says that one of the lesser-known challenges of being a teacher is the smell that comes with it. He has mixed feelings about the 5th graders being in middle school since he has made a few cry, but he now has 2 years to get to know them before they go into his class, which is very important for both parties. His advice to aspiring teachers? “Don't worry about what other people are doing, don't worry about what other people are saying, be the person that your younger self needed.” He ended the interview with a thankful expression for us thinking of him.

Spotlight on Mrs. Boucher

Jayden Dunn, Class of 2030

Mrs. Boucher is a teacher here at Pennfield High School. Boucher teaches P.E and Health classes. She said teaching is “very fun!” Boucher has been teaching for 43 years. The things Boucher enjoys about teaching are the kids and the summers. Boucher said that one of the most challenging aspects of teaching is discipline. She enjoys camping, playing with her dog, and traveling to see her grandkids when she is not at work. When asked if Boucher had anything else to add, she said, “Thank you for choosing me.”

Mr. P

Mason Sparks & Brady Powell Class of 2030

Mr. Piotrowski is a science teacher at Pennfield High School. The reason he started teaching was that he enjoys seeing students understand things they didn't think they could. His favorite part of teaching is working with students who want to learn. The thing that made him interested in science is that he had always been curious about the world and how everything works. He didn’t always want to be a teacher. “When I was young, people told me not to teach, but I had become a geologist and wanted to teach ever since then.” One last thing he would like to add is “Don't get distracted and do your work in my class!”

Spotlight on Mrs. Sleper

Mason Phillips and Bryant Furman

Mrs. Sleper is a Pennfield teacher. She has been working at Pennfield for 27 years and decided to work here because she graduated from this school and was moving back into the area. There are both good and challenging things about being a teacher. She said, “One of the best parts of being a teacher is the relationships you make with students,” and one of the hardest things is that “students don't seem to realize that high school doesn't last forever.” Something about Pennfield that she likes is that Pennfield feels like “home.” Outside of school, Sleper enjoys “spending time with family and friends,” and her favorite food is Pennfield pizza.

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