Our Heroes

In keeping with our character word for March, Mr. Hayes asked the faculty and staff members to name their hero and write a brief explanation as to why this person was chosen. He has agreed to share one each day on our morning news show. Below are a few of our staff members' heroes.

What is a hero? A hero may be defined as a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Destiny Frye, Special Ed. Teacher

My hero is my mother. She has been through so many unimaginable and painful events in her life, and she refuses to shed a tear or be broken. She has faced 11 back surgeries, numerous scans and tests, and been left with several permanent disabilities, but she puts on a smile and holds herself up and never lets on that she is suffering. She has faced each trial so bravely; not letting anyone see one bit of fear. Doctors have told her she would never walk again...and she runs. They've said she'd have to be on pain medication all her life...and she takes none. She never gives up and never loses hope. She is courageous beyond my understanding. Her name is Debbie and she is my mom.

Dottie Pickard, Third Grade Teacher

My hero is Jesus Christ. I want to model my life after Him.My earthly hero is Harriet Tubman. I think she is a true example of Jesus Christ. She had so much courage. She dared to do what was right, even though she might have lost her life. She risked her life to help her people have a better life. She fought for her country during the Civil War. She often did without herself so that others might have. What a great example!

Shannon Robertson, Third Grade Teacher

My aunt Gretchen because she treats everyone fair and equal: strangers and family. It doesn't matter how long she has known you, she will treat you with love like she would her own mother. Also, it doesn't matter if someone does something silly or makes a mistake; she will be there for you making you feel special when the majority of people would be embarrassed by what you've done. She doesn't care what the crowd thinks about her, she stands up for what is right and what she believes in. She will go out on a limb, even if that means ALONE -for what is RIGHT.

Donna Hurley, Second Grade Teacher

One of my heroes is my daughter, Haven. Haven has a learning disability in reading, and she couldn't read until 2nd grade. Haven has worked so hard through all of her years at school. It takes her much longer to complete assignments than her peers. She is the most dedicated, hard-working student that I have ever known. She has learned how to compensate for her learning disability. She was salutatorian at her eight-grade graduation and fourth in her high school graduating class. Because of all her academic accomplishments she received a scholarship to Shorter College where she is currently a freshman. She made all A's her first semester of college.