Letters to Seniors: From Coach Daniels

Dear Class of 2020 – I’m so sorry that you are at home instead of in school taking in the last weeks of excitement before graduation.  Dear Class of 2020 – I’m grateful that you are at home surrounded by your loved ones and creating a stronger bond day by day.  Dear Class of 2020 – I’m sorry that you are not able to spend … Continue reading Letters to Seniors: From Coach Daniels

The Focus of North Springs

By: Jasmine Potts During the school year, a students months are filled with different activities, classes, people, and debates over what’s needed and what’s wanted. In a place of education, people have varying opinions. Although most know that students don’t all think the same, some might be surprised to know that our teachers aren’t all on the same page. Topics such as pep rallies, cell … Continue reading The Focus of North Springs

New teacher spotlight: Mr. Cantwell and Ms. Pritchett

Mr. Cantwell Mr. Cantwell teaches both on-level biology and AP biology. After attending college with the intent of becoming a doctor, his father became ill, forcing him to go home and take care of his father. He attended Plattsburgh State to get his degree in teaching. Looking back on it, I could never see myself as a doctor,” said Cantwell. “I see myself as a … Continue reading New teacher spotlight: Mr. Cantwell and Ms. Pritchett

Saying goodbye to one of North Springs’ best

As another school year comes to an end, we have to unfortunately say goodbye to a couple of the North Springs’ teachers. One of those leaving is Karen Allsteadt, a dedicated Chemistry teacher. When students were asked about her, they had nothing but kind words. “Having Mrs. Allsteadt has made me fall in love with chemistry. She always had the best chemistry jokes and I will … Continue reading Saying goodbye to one of North Springs’ best

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Teachers before Teaching

Have you ever wondered what your teacher did before teaching? You might be surprised at what they were before they taught. I was very shocked to find out that history teacher Christina Butler, used to be a Disney princess. She worked at Disney World for seven years. “The major difference between teaching and being a princess is you get to have intellectual conversations. When you … Continue reading Teachers before Teaching