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Our teachers should be recognized more often for their hard work and commitment to making a difference in their students' lives. Highline invites you to nominate someone you feel deserves to be recognized as a Teacher of the Month. Winning teachers will receive a gift card.

Our April Teacher of the Month is, Chris Reynolds from Mid Pen Schools!!

Chris has been teaching 6 – 12 grade Social Studies and Physical Education at Mid Pen for the last three years.

He enjoys being around the kids and feels that it’s extremely rewarding. Coming from working 10 years as a Supervisor for the Corrections Dept, he gets the chance to help steer kids in the right direction, so they don’t end up in the system. Chris has always wanted to be a High School teacher, he believes in finding ways to make learning fun! When Chris was in 7th and 8th grade he got into a bit of trouble, his teacher Lindy Brown helped guide him to a better path and inspire him to want to teach when he was an adult. He hopes that he does the same for his students as Ms. Brown did for him.

Chris wrote a grant application for a grant through the YMCA. His class was awarded funds for his them to attend a three-day Youth in Government Conference, February 20th - 23rd. He and 9 students ran a mock government where the students had to write a bill and get it passed to hopefully have the youth governor sign it. Three of the students were able to get their bills signed with a 4th that made it to the youth governor’s desk, but the governor had a few issues with the bill and declined signing the bill. Mr. Reynolds said it was a great experience for his students and hopes to be able to return in the future.

Mr. Reynolds is also the head coach for their eight-man varsity football team, and the 10–12-year-old Little League Baseball team.

Chris has been a lifelong resident of the area. Outside of school he is a busy father of 4. He and his family have a hobby farm with goats, chickens, a donkey and a horse.

Here’s what Chris’ Nominators had to say about him:

“Mr. Reynolds continues to make a difference in the classroom, his hard work and dedication for the students is inspiring. He constantly looks at ways to improve not only the education of the children but also the school as a whole. He also brings new opportunities to the students through programs like youth in government and continues the small schools’ sports programs.”

“Chris gives his all to everyone of his students every single day.”

“Very dedicated teacher who takes great care and pride in teaching students.”

“Chris Reynolds goes above and beyond for his students as a newer teacher, he is spearheading innovative initiatives for our school, including revitalizing our football program and launching youth in government. He is a phenomenal asset to our youth, and you couldn’t pick a more exceptional teacher than him!”

Mr. Reynolds you must be doing something right! You’re following in your mentors’ steps by guiding your students every way you can.

Please tell a teacher “Thank you”—and please tell Mr. Chris Reynolds THANK YOU, for all his hard work and dedication to his students.

Our April Teacher of the Month is Mr. Marcus Flowers, a 5th grade math & science teacher, at Upson Lee Elementary School! Thank you, Mr. Flowers for your dedication to helping students succeed! 

We want to announce Carsonville Fire Department as our first responder of the month. Every one of these firefighters deserves recognition. Such Brave and kind men AND women. Thank you for all that you do.  

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