Scottsbluff Public Schools - Every Child, Every Day
I am so ready to begin this year, 42 for me! I really do LOVE teaching teenagers; there's really nothing I'd rather do.
I am excited to begin my 14th year at Scottsbluff High School and my 11th year with CHOICES. This will be our fifth year with CHOICES in the main building: I am now in Room 131. This exposure to all SHS students and staff is absolutely incredible. I actually like standing in the hallway in the morning to greet everyone that walks down our hallway.
I absolutely love school! I earned my Masters in education and developmental counseling from Chadron State College, and I also acquired my three bachelors degrees there, too, in English, Theatre, and Speech. This year, I -- along with Mr. Chapin -- will still be CHOICES. I am also teaching Integrated Literature, Classic American Lit, English 9 Intervention, and Workplace Writing with Technical Lit second semester. I also get to be the head coach of Mock Trial.
Although a teacher is really who I am, I am joyfully a grandma, mom, and wife, too. I have three grandsons and three children. I enjoy life -- truly, I do and gratefully so. I like shopping, baking, going to auctions, and riding my Harley.
Students, please know that I am honored to be your teacher. I like spending my days with you. I look forward to getting to know you and your passions. It will be an adventure to discover your traits and develop your skills as you become your best selves. Thank you for coming in ready to learn and grow and become!
Parents, please know that your children are already amazing. I believe in them and in their abilities to move mountains. Thank you for trusting me; it is a privilege I do not take lightly. I intend to make their education relevant, meaningful, and personal.
You may contact me through ParentSquare or StudentSquare or via mail to sherdt@sbps.net
Mrs. Sue Herdt :)
1st Period -- 7:45 - 8:30 -- SHS 9th Grade English Intervention
2nd Period -- 8:35 - 9:20 -- SHS Classic American Literature
CATS -- 9:25 - 9:50 -- CHOICES Mock Trial
3rd Period -- 9:55 - 10:40 -- Prep & Planning
4th Period -- 10:45 - 11:30 -- SHS Workplace Writing
5th Period -- 11:35 - 12:20 -- CHOICES Community Outreach
LUNCH -- 12:20 - 1:00
6th Period -- 1:00 - 1:45 -- CHOICES Community Outreach
7th Period -- 1:50 - 2:35 -- SHS Workplace Writing
8th Period -- 2:40 - 3:25 -- Prep & Planning
Email for Parent(s)/Guardian(s): sherdt@sbps.net
Main Office Phone: 308-635-6230
Remind: Email is the best way to reach me throughout the day. Otherwise, ParentSquare.
Email for Student: sherdt@sbps.net
Remind: If you need my assistance after hours, please contact me through StudentSquare.
Mock Trial -- Join CATS with me -- Practice times to be arranged, likely before & after school
-- Parts for Attorneys, Witnesses, & More
-- Spot for a Manager
-- Actually compete in a courtroom
-- Earn individual & team honors
CHOICES -- for sophomores, juniors, & seniors
-- applications accepted in November for Spring & February for next year
-- for students who thrive on relationships, service, and experiential learning
-- CHOICES focuses on responsibility, accountability, and service
-- job shadows, trip attendance, internships, & more are required
Planning Period: 3rd, 9:55 - 11:00 AM and 8th, 2:35 - 3:25 PM
Before & After School: Be sure to schedule an appointment!
6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
I am usually available at these times, but I also have Mock Trial, hall duty, IEP's and 504's, and other meetings. During 1st quarter, I have hall duty early Monday mornings.
(I am also willing to come in earlier and stay later if need be.)