The New Teachers of AHS

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Courtesy of Stephanie Drake

New English teacher of AHS, Stephanie Drake

This year AHS has had an influx of new teachers, but do you really know them? This questionnaire provides us the need to know information!

 

STEPHANIE DRAKE-ENGLISH

Where are you from/born?

I’m from a place in western Massachusetts which is also a small town, and went to school in Boston. I lived in Jackson, Wyoming before coming here.

Why did you come specifically to AHS?
I wanted to move to a state with outdoor recreation. I also think that experiential education is a very important opportunity.

How do you like Aspen so far?

I love to walk around and hike. I really enjoy the mountains, (and) independence pass.

What scares you the most?

Spiders, mole tunnels, and icy stuff (roads, and sidewalks).

 

WHITNEY THURSTON-SOCIAL STUDIES

Where are you from/born?

Born and raised in Aspen.

Why did you come specifically to AHS?

I wanted to move back to Aspen, and I’ve been teaching for about four years, so it was a good opportunity.

How do you like Aspen so far?

I’ve always loved it.

What scares you the most?

Not expressing to the people I love how much they mean to me, to say you love them, and not having enough time with family, mentors, friends.

 

KATHERINE LAPRE-FRENCH

Where are you from/born?

I was born in a small town in Vermont, and raised there.

Why did you come specifically to AHS?

It just seems like a really unique place to run, ski, (to be in) the outdoors, and also to teach French.

How do you like Aspen so far?

I really like Aspen. I love eating tacos, and going to Highlands. I also want to dog sled.

What scares you the most?

Not having enough time with my friends and family, and regretting things.

 

EMILY EDMOND-LIBRARIAN

Where are you from/born?

I was born in Washington D.C.

Why did you come specifically to AHS?

I really like the environment, friendliness I wanted a new experience, and I really enjoyed how I was welcomed and supported as soon as I arrived.

How do you like Aspen so far?

Yes, I love it!

What scares you the most?

Heights, and curb stopping.

 

SCOTT ZEVIN-STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT CENTER

Where are you from/born?

I was born in Atlanta Georgia, but I’ve lived in Barcelona, Spain for the past 3 years.

Why did you come specifically to AHS?

I wanted to move back, and I knew I wanted to work in AHS

How do you like Aspen so far?

Yes, I the love outdoors, and snowboarding.

What scares you the most?

Lightning which is also called astraphobia.

 

SHERI SMITH-BUSINESS

Where are you from/born?

Atlanta, grew up in Florida

Why did you come specifically to AHS?

My husband lived here for a long time, and was trying to get us back here. We moved in June.

How do you like Aspen so far?

Everything got better since we’ve moved.

What scares you the most?

Changing your life, the unknown, have faith you’ve made the right decision for your family.

 

ADIAGO (AUGGIE) BERNSTEIN-ENGLISH

Where are you from/born?

Born in Illinois, and moved to north Arkansas,

Why did you come specifically to AHS?

I finished up masters degree, and was looking for a place that would fit my style.

How do you like Aspen so far?

Love aspen, in love with the school district, and curriculum

What scares you the most?

Being mediocre, floating through life, being average, not do things big, I want students to remember what they learned in class, losing all about the people I cares about, live up to the name teacher and mom.