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Pointing at the screen, teacher Bailey Whitefield guides her geometry class through a math problem.

PROFILE: Welcoming Whitefield

Griffin McDonnell, Reporter April 24, 2025

As she embarks on her first year as a teacher, Math instructor Bailey Whitefield said her main goal is to create lasting relationships with all of her students. Whitefield said she has always wanted to...

Playing the violin, Ms. Herron, the new orchestra teacher, demonstrates to her class how to play a piece. “I was a little nervous going into [the first day], of course, but it was just so much fun and so welcoming from the students,” Herron said.

PROFILE: New Orchestra Teacher Takes the Stage

Morgan Sponholtz, Yearbook Managing Editor September 6, 2024

After three teachers in three years, the Orchestra program looks toward the future with their newest teacher, Dawn Herron. This is Herron’s 17th year teaching and first time teaching in Kansas. Previously,...

While working clay into shapes, ceramics teacher Jacob Lewis demonstrates rolling slabs. Lewis enjoys seeing his students succeed in the studio. “My favorite part of teaching is what I call the ‘AHA Moment.’ It is when they put the pieces together independently, and realize their own power to succeed and rely on their knowledge and experience to express themselves creatively,” Lewis said.

FEATURE: New Ceramics Teacher Jacob Lewis

Emi Stone, Reporter September 1, 2023

In August, teacher Jacob Lewis molded his way into the school’s ceramics position after being an elementary school teacher for nine years.  When Pickney and Broken Arrow  closed down, he came back...

Theater teacher Ms. Waller is new to Free State this year. She led her class with enthusiasm.

New Theater Teacher Debuts

DeeDee Zolman, Reporter October 6, 2017

Ericka Waller, the new theater teacher, is now in her tenth year of teaching. Waller knew she wanted to teach after connecting with her theater teacher in high school. “He inspired me, so I went on...

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