K. William Harvey welcomes four new educators
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RONAN — K. William Harvey Elementary School introduced four new instructors to their staff for the 2010-2011 school year. Three teachers and an administrator have joined the faculty at K. William Harvey, adding a wide variety of skills to the talented and dedicated staff.
Carla Isle hails from Erie, Pa. originally but recently moved to the area after spending five years in Las Vegas, Nev. At K. William Harvey she replaces Marilyn Grainey as the second grade teacher.
Isle received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education with an emphasis in reading from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pa.
She went on to receive her master’s degree in library science from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, Nev.
When she isn’t teaching, Isle enjoys jogging, shopping, watching reality television shows, dining out with her husband, traveling, playing with her cats and attending Dave Mathews’ Band concerts.
In the classroom, Isle’s favorite aspect of teaching is, “seeing kids learn, grow and blossom throughout the years.”
“Kids need to talk, work together, solve problems, and apply their learning to real life situations,” Isle explained.
“My favorite thing about teaching is the random comments by students during discussions,” new first grade teacher Annie Luke said. “Some comments are profound and thoughtful, while others make me smile and wonder.”
Luke was born and raised in the Mission Valley and received her bachelor’s degree from Salish Kootenai College. She continues to pursue her education, seeking her master’s degree from the University of Montana.
Outside the classroom, Luke enjoys cooking, crafts, reading and traveling.
But inside the classroom, Luke’s teaching philosophy is simple:
“I believe being positive is the best way to encourage students to do their best,” Luke explained.
Sunny Benn believes that teaching has its rewards every day.
“My favorite aspect of teaching is being able to interact with students daily and getting to know them,” Benn explained. “I enjoy seeing a student’s face when they master a problem or concept.”
Benn moved to the area three years ago from Huntley and graduated from Salish and Kootenai College. This year she replaces Sara Stenberg as the fifth grade gifted and talented teacher.
“My teaching philosophy is to try to help students reach their highest potential academically and as people,” she said. “Every child is different with different interests. I hope to create a classroom that engages my students to keep them excited about education.”
K. William Harvey welcomes a new principal this year. Ted Madden replaced Dave Morzolf, who moved on to be a superintendent in Simms.
“I believe that in school anyone can succeed if they and their teachers, coaches and parents are willing to put in the effort, Madden explained. “I also believe that school and sports should be fun.”
Previously, Madden served as a principal in Covington, Wash. and taught math in Reed Point, Fla.
He received his bachelor’s degree from Montana State University in Billings and received his master’s degree from Montana State University in Bozeman.
Besides teaching, Madden enjoys coaching sports and expressed that his favorite sport to coach has always been girls’ fast-pitch softball.
When he’s not at school, Madden enjoys boating, fishing and hunting.
