Pelham High School - Pinnacle Yearbook (Pelham, AL)

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Mr. Vaka- kes tries to instill cer- tain values t h r o u g h sports, such as teaching students to keep trying even if they fail at first. Mrs. Walker believes that understanding is the most important quality a teacher can possess. A teacher must understand that students are human beings f not just a name on a roll. Mrs. Williams' philosophy of teaching is to give her students the best that she has to offer. She feels that by studying the past, students will understand todayis challenges. Because she enjoys all the laughter and be- cause she loves to talk, Ms. Windsor likes her job of teaching students at P.H.S. 170 FACULTY

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Coach Tohill enjoys teaching at P.H.S. because he believes that both the academics and athletics here have a tremendous future. He says that all teachers should have a knowledge of their subject matter and the ability to associate and relate to students. But the most important quality is the ability to communicate with them. M r s . Taylor likes the goal- oriented at- titude of the stu- dents at P.H.S. She became a teacher because she wanted to be involved with young people. Being able to relate to his students and helping to prepare them for the future a r e tw 0 things in life that 'Q Mr. Turner v a l u e s highly. bn... Mr. Taylor feels that an important quality for a teacher to have is the ability to transfer material to students. He shows this as he teaches in the classroom and directs the school's basketball program. He also feels that a teacher should be honest with students and provide leadership through example. FACULTY 169

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The care and upkeep of the school and campus are the responsibilities of the P.H.S. maintenance staff. This is Mrs. Jones' first year as office assistant at P.H.S. Though Mrs. Dyle's official title is school registrar, she really serves as a jack-of-all trades for all the staff and student body. Mr. Yancy likes many things at P.H.S. He says most faculty members are well qualified and respectful. He also says that the students have a lot of class and do what they are told. The lunch- room staff under the supervision , of Mrs. McWilliams has the awesome task of feeding, and pleas- ing, 800 teenagers daily. FACULTY 171