Why teachers teach: Administration
Assistant principal Andrea Freeman talks about what made her become a teacher. She also discusses how that impacted her decision to become an administrator. Click the video above to watch the full...
View ArticlePinch of Positivity: Episode 100
On the 100th episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Editor Katie Johnson and Editor-in-Chief Adeline Harper sit down and talk about completing a journey. Click the image above to listen to this week’s...
View ArticleWhy teachers teach: Administration
Assistant principal Elise Heaton talks about what made her become a teacher. She also discusses how that impacted her decision to become an administrator. Click the video above to watch the full...
View ArticleWhy teachers teach: Administration
Assistant principal Brandi Meeks talks about what made her become a teacher. She also discusses how that impacted her decision to become an administrator. Click the video above to watch the full...
View ArticleSigning off, Patt Coleman
Audio-visual tech and yearbook teacher Patt Coleman has announced her retirement at the end of this year. “This is my 25th [year at Starr’s Mill, and] I’ve been teaching 28,” Coleman said, “I was three...
View ArticleFond farewell, Shellie Edwards
Edwards would like her legacy to be remembered as knowledgeable, and always assisting high school students through their time at Starr’s Mill. “It’s fun to watch [students] grow up, so I’m going to...
View ArticleWhy teachers teach: Administration
Assistant principal Shane Ratliff talks about what made him become a teacher. He also discusses how that impacted his decision to become an administrator. Click the video above to watch the full...
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Golden Apple – John Bowen
Math teacher John Bowen is the May recipient of the Golden Apple award. He was selected by April’s recipient Justin Spencer. “I have long respected the way [Bowen] holds students and athletes...
View ArticleFond farewell, Chad Phillips
Being one of only five teachers left from the charter faculty and staff, football head coach Chad Phillips has decided to retire after 35 years of teaching, 27 of which have been at Starr’s Mill. “[I...
View ArticleWhy teachers teach: Administration
Principal Allen Leonard talks about what made him become a teacher. He also discusses the transition to becoming an administrator and the legacy he hopes to leave behind as he leaves Starr’s Mill....
View ArticleSpotlight On…Mia Kendrick
Education Undergraduate degree in criminal justice from Valdosta State University Master’s degree in special education from Georgia State University Educational specialist degree from Valdosta State...
View ArticlePinch of Positivity
In this week’s episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Staff Writer Peyton Chandler discusses her outlook on teen mental health and how schools have been doing their best to help students. Click the image...
View ArticleSpotlight On…Sancia Munroe
Education Undergraduate from Florida International University Graduate degree from University of West Georgia Specialist’s degree from University of West Georgia Duties and Responsibilities...
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Golden Apple – Tony Kluemper
Math teacher Tony Kluemper is the September recipient of the Golden Apple award. He was selected by August recipient Nicholas Gillies. “He seems to enjoy what he’s doing, and I know he holds the...
View ArticleHall of Fame Inductee – Austin Enriquez
Austin Enriquez is an inductee for the second class of the Starr’s Mill Hall of Fame. While attending Starr’s Mill, Enriquez ran cross country. After graduating in 2007, he returned to his alma mater...
View ArticleHall of Fame inductee – Mike Houghtaling
Mike Houghtaling is an inductee for the second class of the Starr’s Mill of Fame. He announces for all of the varsity football games while his wife, Andrea Houghtaling, works the scoreboard. “We just...
View ArticleSpotlight On…Pam Lewis
Education Bachelor’s degree from Clayton State University Master’s degree from the University of West Georgia Responsibilities Helping students with the last name El-Kl with career choices and schedule...
View ArticleMiscellaneous
Tune into “Miscellaneous” with Editors Ella Bissonnette and Clio Long as they discuss lots of different topics. They are joined by special guest Editor-in-Chief Micah Freeman. Click the image above to...
View ArticleHall of Fame inductee – Donald Lambing
Donald Lambing is an inductee for the second class of the Starr’s Mill Hall of Fame. Lambing was part of the first graduating class and helped Starr’s Mill boys soccer win its first state championship....
View ArticlePinch of Positivity
In this week’s episode of “Pinch of Positivity,” Editor Ella Bissonnette discusses the meaning of seasons and the chance to start over. Click the image above to listen to the full podcast episode.
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