Tag: Teachers
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How do teachers deal with AI and plagiarism?
With more and more schoolwork becoming digital assignments, the use of AI and plagiarism tactics is on the rise. Chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini–as well as simply using the copy-and-paste method–make it hard…
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Every politician should need a 5 in AP Government
I took AP U.S. Government and Politics my sophomore year, in 2023. Taking the class, I was fascinated to learn about the foundations of our democracy. We studied U.S. history along with government structure,…
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Theacher Spotlight: Mr. Craddock
Mr. Craddock has made a name for himself as one of the most beloved teachers throughout Leesville. Students who have had him as a teacher have praised him for his high-energy approach to teaching…
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Teacher spotlight: Ms. Pleasant
Most of us have had that one teacher whose class has zero decoration, or when they start teaching, students just can’t help but fall asleep or tune them out. However, there’s a teacher at…
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Who is the New English Teacher, Ms. Lindekugel?
A new teacher has joined the English department at Leesville: Ms. Kimberly Lindekugel. In the first semester of the school year, she will be teaching English 2 and Structured writing. Next semester, she will…
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Leesville Principal Chats Kick Off the New School Year
Ms. Jacobs hosts principal chats at the beginning of the year in order to touch base with the students and remind them of the school policies. Students attend the principal chats in the auditorium…
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Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Oxendine
Sarah Oxendine is a counselor for students whose last name starts with Sm-Z at Leesville Road High School. She has two kids that currently go to Leesville. ( Photo courtesy of Meonna Sloan)
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What makes a good high school teacher?
Great teachers do more than just explain lessons — they inspire, support, and challenge their students to reach their full potential. Whether in a math classroom or history lesson, the best educators create an…
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Leesville teachers give out end-of-semester awards
At the end of every semester, Leesville teachers give students awards based on their in-class performance. Teachers announced fall semester awards in front of the class during the last few days of the semester. …
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How are Teachers Mitigating AI in the Classroom?
Students continue to use artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT, to complete their schoolwork. Teachers are starting to implement new ways that they can teach to help mitigate AI use. (Photo from ChatGPT.com)
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Mrs. Moenning returnS after maternity leave
Mrs. Moenning, a U.S. history and Holocaust and Genocide teacher at Leesville Road High School is now back from maternity leave. During her leave of absence, a long term substitute teacher managed and taught…
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Leesville teacher wins Cap 6 coach of the year
Coach Lyon with her varsity players. “They make me a better person,” said Coach Lyon (courtesy of Lady Lions Instagram)
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Teacher Spotlight: Dr. Mash
Dr. Mash standing at his podium where he normally leads class. He leads students in classes from Latin one to AP Latin. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Watson)
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the impact of teachers vs external coaches at leesville
Michael Tetreault (left) and Corey Moore (right) coach the LRHS Mens Varsity and Junior Varsity soccer teams, respectively. Tetreault is a teacher coach, while Moore is an out-of-school coach (Photos used by permission of…
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Teachers who are LRHS alumni look back on high school
There’s nothing Leesville loves more than appreciating and recognizing our teachers, but we especially love the ones who have been here since the start. We have a few teachers who attended Leesville as students…
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Teacher spotlight on the amazing Ms. Tabron
Ms. Tabron welcoming her 2nd-period students into her class. She introduces all of her classes with a smile every day. (Photo Courtesy: Parker Aiken)
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2024-25 Wake County Principal of the Year, Shejuanna Jacobs
Shejuanna Jacobs, principal of Leesville Road High School, was named Wake County Principal of the Year on October 3, 2024. Ms. Jacobs’ first year as Leesville’s principal was the 2023-24 school year, and she…
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Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Todd
Kelly Todd, the English teacher in room 221, inspires different students’ love for reading each day. Ms Todd has been sparking creativity in students at Leesville for the past 3 and a half years,…
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Leesville’s Meet the Teacher Event
(From left to right) Mrs. Langlois, Ms. Pleasant, Ms. Ballew, and Ms. Engdall at the Meet the Teacher event. They are social studies teachers at LRHS. (Used by permission of Teresa Cook)
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Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Sinor
Mr. Sinor teaches his new drafting students how to draw a 3D model from different points of view. (Photo courtesy of Caitlyn Holland)
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Wake County Teacher Workdays
The Wake county traditional calendar has many teacher workdays. However, teacher workdays are beneficial for the teachers as they get to further develop their skills and lessons, making learning more effective. (Photo courtesy of…
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Mrs. Jacobs’ Principal Chats
With the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year kicking off, Ms. Jacobs is starting strong by getting together to refresh our memories with old rules and making us aware of new ones. “I feel…
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Do teachers at Leesville have favorite students?
All the different handwritten responses from Mrs. Z’s fourth-period class. Additionally with a photo of Mrs. Z at her Senior Prom. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Crawford)
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Mrs. Batten’s social studies movies
Mrs. Batten, a social studies teacher here at Leesville, has movies she plays for all of her classes to enhance the learning experience. Batten teaches AP US Government and Politics, AP Psychology, and Economics…
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Inaugural LRHS senior kickball game
On Friday, May 17, the graduating class of 2024 came together to play a friendly tournament of kickball. There were four senior teams — Pinky Winky, Any Means Possible, Meet the Grams, and Bhad…
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How to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers play an important role in shaping the lives of students and preparing them for success in both academics and life. Teacher Appreciation Week typically falls on the first full week of May. This…
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How is Leesville showing their appreciation for our staff?
Executive Council officers–Chloe Lassiter, Anna Nguyen, and Tristin Moran–serving ice cream to LRHS staff on Tuesday, May 7. This week–May 6 to May 10– is National Teacher Appreciation Week. This is a time for…
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Motivational messages in the Media Center
Hidden on the back of a whiteboard in Leesville’s media center lies notes written in erasable ink. The notes contain motivational messages that change every day and uplift the moods of people passing by.…
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Connie Barrow: passion, empathy, and expertise
Mrs. Barrow is one of Leesville Road High School’s few teachers left that has only taught here at Leesville for her whole career. Barrow is extremely passionate about her job and what she does.…
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A look into LRHS’s language classes
Leesville offers three foreign language classes for students to take: Spanish, French, and Latin. Each class has many benefits and uses, so it can be hard to choose which to take. Spanish Leesville students…
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Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Sawyer
Denise Sawyer, known as Ms. Sawyer to her students, is an English teacher at Leesville Road High School. She pushes her students to try their hardest every day and cares about how every student…
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Teacher spotlight: Mrs. Yost
Mrs. Yost is one of seven math teachers to only teach at Leesville Road High School for her whole career. When people think of a great math teacher at Leesville Road High School, many…
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Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Wrayno
Ms. Jeannine Wrayno is the beloved Technical Theater teacher here at Leesville. She joined the Leesville community in 2003 and has been sharing her love for performing arts with the students ever since. She…
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Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Kaur
When Ms. Kaur was younger, her sister influenced her towards teaching. “I think it was a combination of I have always loved teaching when I was a kid, my sister and I would play…
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Ms. Ballew — an inspiring teacher at Leesville
Background: Mrs. Ballew grew up in a small town located near the NC mountains and was one of the first of her family to attend college after graduating from Mcdowell High School. “I grew…
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The Safety of walking to Leesville’s campus
Students at Leesville are prideful in the safety of their crosswalks. There have been zero counts of speeding through neighborhoods, running stop signs, or almost running over pedestrians. Walking to school is a form…
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Mrs. Sloan Spotlight
Growing up near the beach as an only child, her love for English and reading shaped her academic life. While uncertain about her career plans, a semester of reflection after graduating high school early…
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What are the biggest stressors for students?
Stress is something that cannot be left alone, and people need to know that they are not alone in their stress. (Photo courtesy of Public Domain.)
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Teacher Spotlight: Señor Florence
Sr. Florence engages with the students of his Spanish I class, always having a fun time and making them laugh. (Photo Courtesy of Zach Barnes)
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Foods Class New Garden
At Leesville, a lot of things happen in the main building, but Mrs. Schwinger’s class is putting the Murphy Building on the map with their new Foods II garden. Currently, the Foods class of…
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Morning at Leesville: A Photo Story
The front entry, just before a bus arrives. The entry is empty but is soon to be filled with the arriving students. Daylight is now starting to shine through the doors of the school.…
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Ms. Ford: First Impressions
This year is Ms. Ford’s first year as a teacher and as part of the LRHS athletic training team. Along with Mrs. Ennis, Ms. Ford ensures the safety of LRHS athletes by making sure…
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Get to know Dr.Eagle
Dr. Eagle taking out some samples. Taking a look at the progress. Photo credits: Gabriella Cueto
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Ms. Ford: first impressions
This year is Ms. Ford’s first year as a teacher and as part of the LRHS athletic training team. Along with Mrs. Ennis, Ms. Ford ensures the safety of LRHS athletes by making sure…
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Teacher Coverage of Bathrooms
Starting last school year, many non-planned fire alarms have interrupted classes at Leesville Road High School, with the main cause being student vaping. The original response plan set in place by Ian Solomon Leesville’s…
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Starting the Year with Mr. Krumwiede
Mr. Krumwiede teaching his second-period chemistry class. They learn about measurements in preparation for a lab. (Photo courtesy of Daniela Plata)
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Teacher Highlight: Mr. Roche
Mr. Roche is from Yonkers, New York where he lived for the majority of his life, besides living in Delaware for a while. He wasn’t fond of New York — he thought everyone was…
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Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Roche
Micheal Roche has been teaching at Leesville Road High School for three years and is transferring to a private school. Roche chose to work at Leesville Road High School for these past three years…
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Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Moran
Mr. Moran has been teaching for 17 years. He has worked at 4 schools and is now moving on to his fifth. (Photo Courtesy Samantha McGaughey)
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Teacher spotlight: Mrs. Schwinger
Sharon Schwinger is a Foods & Nutrition teacher at Leesville Road High School. Schwinger has been teaching at Leesville for the past five years, but her knowledge of nutrition extends far beyond the years…