Before coming to Sherwood Middle two years ago, she was a middle and high school English teacher. As most educators know, teaching is a 24-hour job, but somehow, Ms. Randolph has found the time to work in the reference department of the library ten hours a week. She began this second job while she was a classroom teacher to supplement her income. But as a part-time librarian, Ms. Randolph has supplemented her knowledge as well. It's very motivational.
Kids work on their homework assignments on the computers.
They're motivated to play with their ideas. And from working in the library, she has been motivated to transfer what she learns in the library to her job at Sherwood. In fact, I was teaching at Broadmoor High School when I got this job. Funding, of course, is key in giving the kids the best education possible. However, community involvement and teacher enthusiasm is at the heart of Sherwood's success.