It is my 22nd year at the HIVE!

 

It is my 22nd year at the Hive!  I bleed black and orange!!!!  I started working at the Hive in 2005. Feels like yesterday, but was so long ago!  Here are some of the reasons I love Booker T:

1. The Pride and the Tradition

I LOVE the traditions of Booker T!  I am so glad teachers cannot vote in Mr. and Miss Hornet.  I usually know all the candidates, and love them all!

Two years ago my fifth hour won door decorating contest!  We were so happy!

I love Homecoming and Spirit Weeks, and dressing up!  My wardrobe is all black and orange!  This Homecoming 2013!  I love that students participate and go all out!  That really impressed me as a teacher!

2. Being a Class Sponsor - Class of 2010

The 2010 Nominees for Mr. and Miss Hornet Fall 2009

My 2nd year I became the Class Sponsor of 2010.  Being involved with Booker T is good for students and teachers!  Royce Anderson was Mr. Hornet, and TPS made a video about him.  Listen to his advice to future Hornets!  I completely agree!  Be involved - it deepens your love for Booker T!

Being the Class Sponsor of the Class of 2010 was the best decision ever!  I got to know them, and 11 years later we had a mini reunion, and the love was still there!  They will always have my heart!  This year we have organized a 15 year Reunion!

3. I took students to Europe 3 Times

Paris 2007

Paris 2007

Rome 2008

I have done 3 trips to Europe with Booker T. students!  I am such an advocate for traveling!  See the world - the world is so much bigger than Tulsa, OK!!!  It was pure joy showing them the world!  

4. Supporting Students

Booker T students are rock stars!  I ADORE you!  I would move mountains for you!  Love watching you guys grow and learn!  I truly enjoy coming to school every day!  I have the best JOB on the planet!!

Class of 2024 - I will miss these two so much!!!!  They were in my APUSH class when they were sophomores.

Class of 2024 - I will miss seeing him in the halls saying hello!

Class of 2015 - These two have my heart!

2023 - Cheering on my APUSH Students before the Exam started.

This amazing girl was in my Advisory for 4 years!  So happy for her!

This was the NSU Graduation - Spring 2023.  I adore this girl to the moon and back!  So when she invited me to her college graduation - of course I said yes!  Her future is SO BRIGHT!!!

This Day In History

 

August 19, 1847

U.S. forces under Major General Winfield Scott began the Battle of Contreras, opening the final campaign of the Mexican-American War.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-19

Welcome to the Hive Class of 2030!

 

Me at the Milwood Game last year.  I was the first one there.  I LOVE Hornet Basketball!

This year I became the Student Council Sponsor.  This is my 22nd year at the Hive, and I said yes to help keep the spirit and tradition of Booker T alive!  At the end of last year StuCo asked if they could sponsor a Freshman Social.  The school said yes, and since July we poured ourselves into the planning of the Social.  It was worth it!!!  The Social went so good, and I hope the Class of 2030 felt the Booker T LOVE!!!

It was a Luau theme with food, games, raffles, and etc.  A fun time was had by all.  Below are pictures of the event, and video!  Enjoy!

This Day In History

 

August 18, 1969

The Woodstock Music and Art Fair—a legendary rock festival near Bethel, New York, that attracted some 400,000 fans—ended.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-18

This Day In History

 

August 17, 2008

At the Olympics in Beijing, American swimmer Michael Phelps helped his team win the 4 × 100-metre medley relay, becoming the first athlete to win eight medals at a single Games. 

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-17

This Day In History

 

August 16, 1812

During the War of 1812, American Brigadier General William Hull, who was with his troops at Fort Detroit, surrendered to the British without a fight. He was later court-martialed and sentenced to death, but he was saved by a presidential pardon.

Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/August-16

Welcome Back to SCHOOL!!!