Pelham High School - Pinnacle Yearbook (Pelham, AL)

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ii 'Q yr L Q. A vi' i 1 'z Iii' hgvnik l v'fxUk 5,33 3 , ,tp il. 'va -ff't'Wr'5'-4-fwfffwfef'-M,,.,, i ' aa A 'twf Q ' 'Q v !-'Y-sfo,-f'+-5'-r?e'f 'A 5' . 1 '-we-wi' 4 -airy, My ye Mrs. Armistead thinks that because ?HS is often so unpredictable the most important quality a teacher can have is flexibility. This ability to adapt helps her enjoy school and those she works with. Luckily, one of our teachers chose not to at- tend dental school Ca life long dreamj and to become a teacher instead. Mrs. Bell says she's never regretted her decision to teach, and she thinks the most important quali- ty that a teacher can have is the ability to care. ' ,. 1 Wig. 5 :f A 75 gf: .f , W A -r ' ' i f f .5 'I ': : ' A Mrs. Bishop feels that the greatest quality a teacher can possess is the abili- ty to empathize no matter what. She likes the Renaissance period of history because she says it produced a modern attitude concerning life. Mrs. Black- burn believes that it is impor- tant to teach skill, but the most important task is to inspire students to wonder, ques- tion, and think. In her English classes she em- phasizes that communication is the most im- portant skill a person can have. FACULTY 161

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Dr. Belue came to Shelby County in 1978 after serving the Jefferson County Board of Education. Dr. Belueis philosophy of teaching is that Teaching is the pro- cess of unveiling that which is hidden and making it a useful and functional part of students' lives. The historical event that Dr. Belue says has influenced our life in the twentieth cen- tury is World Way II. He says, During the course of W o r l d W a r I I , developments in science, medicine, technology and research ushered our state of existence into the modern age. .. K v,,,,-9- M DR. BELUE 'ff' -ai, 'li-A ,til L1 Q, ,I Following a successful career in professional baseball, Mr. Tatum chose to enter the field of educa- tion. He says, Serving the students' needs is probably one of the most important professional obligations teachers and administrators face. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde depicts my role as assistant principal at P.H.S. From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. I must be Mr.Hyde so that I may not be taken advantage of by the students. After 3:00 p.m. I take on the role of Dr. Jekyll, the person I would rather be all the timef, MR. TA 160 FACULTY

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P a t i e n c e , dedication and love of her sub- ject enable Mrs. Bresler to help students express themselves more s effectively both in writing and conversation. Mrs. Campbell feels that a sense of humor is an important quality for a teacher. This enables them to overcome the many frustrations they face each day. 162 FACULTY Mr. Butler believes that counselors are important because they are able to help students maximize their educational potential. He says that the trait he likes most about the students at PHS is their individuality. IW' X Mrs. Childress pictures herself as a modern Don Quixote because he was always optimistic and saw some good in all situations. She feels that communication is an important quality for a teacher to have.