Dec. 19, 2016
For Immediate Release
By Calen McKinney, public information officer
CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. - 青瓜视频 education students recently visited Campbellsville middle and high schools to observe and learn what it's like being a teacher.
CHS Principal Kirby Smith and Assistant Principal Mark 鈥淪hiny鈥� Kearney, along with CMS Principal Elisha Rhodes and Guidance Counselor Beth Wiedewitsch, spoke to students as they began their day.
Kearney said he encourages the CU students to talk to teachers and spend the day finding out if they really want to be teachers.
鈥淵ou've really got to have a passion for kids to be in this,鈥� he said.
Kearney said he encourages all education students to continue their education after college, to build their resume and get experience.
When teaching at a school system, he said, teachers are often asked to also be a coach for a sport or sponsor a school academic team.
鈥淪ay, 鈥榊eah, I can do that. I can do whatever,'鈥� he said. 鈥淚f you love kids, you're in the right place.鈥�
Rhodes said she began her career as a teacher and guidance counselor, but wanted to further her education.
鈥淚 then watched it open a door for me,鈥� she said.
Rhodes said teachers must have a love for students, and be flexible with schedules.
鈥淚t's a very high-demanding, fast-paced job,鈥� she said. 鈥淵ou've got to want to be here every day.鈥�
And while teachers are there to help students learn, Rhodes said, they also provide support.
鈥淵ou also have to be prepared to love them,鈥� she said. 鈥淪ome of them are never told, 鈥業 love you.'鈥�
Rhodes said, 鈥淚t's not just about academics. It's about developing the whole person.鈥�
She said education today is leaning away from a teacher lecturing to students, to students becoming leaders and taking charge of their education.
Wiedewitsch told the CU students that, as a counselor, she must know her students well and be able to adapt to an ever-changing schedule.
鈥淎nd teaching is a calling, without a doubt,鈥� she said. 鈥淵ou will find where you fit in. Be open. You will find your right place.鈥�
As a principal and mentor to students, Smith said, he works hard to be a team player and to build relationships with his students.
鈥淵ou have a chance to save a life every day,鈥� he said. 鈥淎nd if you do it for any other reason, you won't make it.
鈥淚t's the most rewarding job you could ever have.鈥�