Parkview High School - Spirit Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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tudent-teacher relations had changed from the golden days, when teachers towered over their classes with hickory sticks in their hands. Today teachers even enjoyed being friends with students. Mrs. Jackie Dyer said that the main reason she got along with her students was that she taught an elective. They took the course on their own will, so there is usually no hesitation to question the teacher, she said. Mrs. Lois Tyler liked working with her students on an individual basis and tried to provide an atmosphere where students felt wanted. Teachers should try to remember what it was like when they were in school, said Miss Paullette Landers. Miss Landers also believed that teachers should consider the student's problems away from school. Most teachers agreed what there was a need for respect between students and teachers. In fact, Miss Angela Students and teachers should treat each other in the same way. -Mrs. Debbie Fulbright, Resource. Sears said that the main reason she liked to teach kindergarten was because younger students look up to the teacher. Mrs. Debbie Fulbright and Mrs. Georgia Wells said that respect was the main way student-teacher relations has changed. There is less respect for authority today, said Mrs. Wells. Students and teachers should treat each other with the same amount of respect, added Miss Carolyn Carpenter. Dr. Robert Sullenger said that since teachers couldn't adjust to every student's personality, students should adjust to the teacher's personality. Teachers used to be up on a pedestal, he said. Now they are just another person. ln today's schools there is a much more relaxed atmosphere in the classroom. -Miss Carolyn Carpenter, Practical Government. As a counselor it is a lot easier to cope with the students' problems than it was when I was a teacher. -Miss Paulette Landers, guidance counselor. The main thing that could improve student- teacher relations in today's schools is improved mutual respect. -Mrs. Georgia Wells, English 201, English 202. Teachers should treat students like human beings They should also try to understand the students' problems. -Dr. Robert Sullenger, vice-principal. School hours! 147 'N

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BSS no S to jolt Students should be more honest, because in some situations it is hard for the teacher to believe the student, even if it is the truth. -Miss Joyce 0 0 Il Williams, Reading. Students should treat teachers with respect, and teachers should treat students with the same amount of respect. -Mrs. Lois Tyler, General Math. ak' . Si? 1 3 i 146!Faculty Students should not hesitate to question the teacher, especially in the cla Jackie Dyer, Chemistry. towards the teacher, where ssroom. -Mrs. When working with kindergarten students it is easier to cope with the childrens' problems because they look up to the teacher, and if you get upset with the student, they soon forget and won't have any had feelings as an older student might have a grudge against the teacher, -Miss Angela Sears, Kindergarten. r E 3

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IFS no S to job Te ers ave homework too I like working with students, but I don't like irate L I students. -Mrs. Ruthie Gray, Physical Science. - - 52? Interacting with students and trying to awaken an interest in history is enjoyable. -Mrs. Susan Crawford, American History, Beta Club. , . si' ,ku 3 ,,,ff 4,,,,,,. suv I enloy talking about literature-the ideas, values Helping young people develop their talents is and philosophy. -Mrs. Mary Bass, English 403, rewarding. -Eddie Choate, Driver Education, English 402. Business Law, Football. l48! Faculty . N... em 1 . I The thing I enjoy most about teaching is kids. - Sgt. Maj. Clifford Burks, Naval Science, NJROTC I have always wanted to coach and stay active in athletics. -Danny Black, Physical Education, Football.