Congratulations to Bridgette Young - Newberry Alternative School Teacher of the Year!
"As a person who does not like to be recognized for doing their job, this is a very humbling experience that my fellow co-workers thought enough of me to recommend me for this title."
HOMETOWN: Jenkinsville
HIGH SCHOOL: Fairfield Central High School
COLLEGE: Webster University
YEARS IN EDUCATION: 17
FAVORITE BOOK: Finding Me: A Memoir
by Viola Davis
HOBBIES: Reading, shopping, and spending time with family
IF I WEREN’T A TEACHER, I WOULD BE A... counselor.
FAVORITE ASPECT OF WORKING WITH STUDENTS: The students that I connect with on a daily basic. I hope to have a positive impact on children's lives.
I enjoy teaching problem-solving skills, self-regulation, impulse control, and empathy. These are skills that today’s students can really use.
ADVICE FOR STUDENTS: Always try to see things from another person’s point of view. As people, no one is always right.