Lowell High School - Lowellian Yearbook (Lowell, IN)

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V New l deas keep students interested F rom the fall of the Roman Empire to the rise of Adolf Hitler, Mrs. Hurt teaches subjects from ancient history to cur¬ rent affairs in her classes. Mrs. Hurt, the social studies de¬ partment leader, has developed her own requirements for a successful teacher. She thinks that a teacher must be knowledgeable in the field of teach¬ ing, capable of remaining patient, and able to maintain discipline. Mrs. Hurt thinks that a mutual respect be¬ tween teacher and student is a must in the classroom. These beliefs and a variety of teaching techniques are Mrs. Hurt’s classroom rules. “A teacher should actually enjoy working with students, she said. This philosophy is applied in her teaching every day. By trying new and unique projects, she attempts to reach all students. She also tries different projects and assignments to maintain her own interest. (I like) new directions to keep me fresh,” she said. A teacher for 12 years, she con¬ centrates on the rewarding mo¬ ments and blocks out the bad ex¬ periences. Mrs. Hurt sums up her energetic attitude: I like people, and I really like to teach.” Sandi Woodke Mr. Kamanaroff grades papers while his U.S. History class works on an assignment. U.S. History is a required course for all ju¬ niors. Social Studies 45