She also gained encouragement from a mentor she had during her student teaching experience. When starting college, Reynolds had no idea what she wanted to do with her life. I knew that I wanted to make a difference in the world. Challenges have always intrigued me. I know I am doing what I was meant to do with my life.
Teaching is a partnership between the student, parents, and teacher.
The rewards are great and sometimes hard won. I am very blessed to have a job that I love. Kathy Aldridge, the Teacher of the Year candidate from Robert E. Lee Elementary, has a total of 22 years teaching experience. She received her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and has been teaching fourth grade at REL for 21 years. Aldridge said her reason for becoming a teacher was to make a difference in the lives of others.