
Parkside Staff Spotlight

"I love helping children see the potential they don’t see in themselves."
- Mrs. Pentell

I enjoy being a part of students’ lives and helping them see school as a safe, comfortable, and important part of their day. I love being part of the Parkside family and could not imagine myself anywhere else.
- Mr. Large

I love helping and being around all the kids.
- Miss Steffey

I love people!
- Mr. Hearn

I enjoy baking, cooking and being around kids.
- Ms. Trinkle

I love to see the students grow and succeed! They are the future!
- Mrs. Morgan

I love working with children!
- Mrs. Stevenson

I enjoy helping children in all aspects of their education.
- Mrs. Perrin

The students keep me feeling energetic and youthful. Also it is one of the few jobs I've had where I know I've made a meaningful contribution to society.
- Mr. Mikeworth

It's my hearts desire to help every student discover their potential. It brings me so much joy to see how they grow through the year and years to follow. I love to inspire each of them to reach for their goals and never give up.
- Mrs. Johnson

I love watching children soak up new information and being around the kids!
- Mrs. Shipley

I love seeing my student's faces when they meet their goals. Their success is so fun to witness! I feel like I have the most fulfilling career there is.
- Mrs. Ramos

From a young age, I always aspired to be a teacher.
- Mrs. West

I want to make a difference in a child's life. I want a job where I could act silly, laugh, have fun and enjoy my career and not dread the daily grind of going to work. I want to help make honest, and functional citizens of our community by giving each child a chance.
- Mrs. Mikeworth

It is my passion! I love being able to work with my students each day.
- Mrs. Crawford

I love children and watching them learn and grow. I hope that I can make a difference in my students' lives and that they know how special each of them are.
- Mrs. Fuller

Watching my students learn and understand something new is always exciting for me. I love seeing their smiling faces when they accomplish something they didn't think could be done. Everything I do is always for my kids!
- Mrs. Petty

I want to make a lasting impact on student's lives.
- Mrs. Hulen

I love working with children and listening to their stories.
- Mrs. Jones

I like to see kids smile when you show them their growth, academically and socially. Its all in those wonderful relationships with kids that you see them succeed and they go on and be successful citizens in life.
- Mrs. Hawkins

Students deserve a person in their lives that will give them the tools for life. Whether it is social skills, problem solving skills, or basic learning everyone can learn something from a teacher.
- Mrs. Hulen

I wanted to make a difference in my student's lives by educating and inspiring them to be the best they can be.
- Mrs. Strockbine

I want to make a difference in young children's lives. I absolutely love being a 4th grade teacher. I'm so glad that I decided to become a teacher. Even though I'm the teacher, my students teach me to be better each day.
- Mrs. Ryan

I love working with children. I want them to know they have someone to help them through any obstacles that they run into and know they have someone always cheering them on.
- Mrs. Gher

Teaching is my passion! As a five year old girl, I dreamed of being a teacher. I am truly living my dream!
- Mrs. Gray

I love helping kids learn about and make music! The looks on their faces when they realize what it sounds like is worth every minute!
- Mrs. Mendenhall

I love children! Seeing them learn something new and knowing that I taught them that brings me immense joy!
- Mrs. Grimes

I want to make a positive impact on my students' lives and help them become the very best they can be in all that they do.
- Miss Seitzinger

I found my calling in working with children, and have enjoyed watching "my kids" have their speech and language skills blossom until they didn't need me anymore.
- Mrs. Wood

I want to make a meaningful difference in the education and lives of students with disabilities. My goal is to provide support, encouragement and the tools students need to reach their full potential, both in the classroom and beyond.
- Mrs. Kincaid

I am passionate about supporting students in their academic and personal growth. I value the opportunity to work closely with teachers to provide individualized assistance, create an inclusive classroom environment, and help students overcome challenges so they can succeed.
- Mrs. Burgett

I want to help all students.
- Ms. Roberta

I enjoy teaching new things, and learning something new every day.
- Ms Garner

I love insuring the health and safety of the young people in our community. Seeing those smiling faces fills my heart with joy!
- Nurse Jennifer

I love helping students learn new things!
- Miss Compton

I love to help students find their inner strength to accomplish their goals, find their individual greatness and overcome challenges.
- Mrs. Zehner

I love the kids and enjoy watching them grow and learn.
- Ms. Emily

woof woof (I love spending time with the kids!)
- Gabby

I love children, and sharing my love of learning with others.
- Mrs. Buerster
