A Q&A with some of the newsmakers on campus
Wingspan introduces you to some of the new staff members on campus.
Down to earth
In a series of staff profiles, Wingspan sat down with new Earth Science teacher Jamie Berendt to see how the year is going. Wingspan: What university did you attend and how was your time there? Berendt: “I got a bachelor's degree at Coastal Carolina, studying atmospheric sciences and ocean dynamics. I loved my time there, it was at Myrtle Beach so I enjoyed the beach and ocean, and focusing on the marine s...
Adding it all up
Wingspan: What made you want to teach in the FISD? Delgado: “I applied to three schools but I felt Frisco was very supportive of their teachers, and they try to help them as much as possible. Out of those three interviews, especially Liberty, I felt the most comfortable with.” Wingspan : Where did you teach prior? Delgado: “I did my student teaching at McKinney North.” Wingspan: What...
Seven years of physics
Wingspan is continuing its series of staff profiles with some of the newest staff members on campus. Next up, Kenric Davies, the new AP Physics teacher, to talk about how his first few weeks have been as a new teacher on campus. Wingspan:You're a new teacher here, but how long have you be teaching in general? Davies: “This will be my 7th year, so I've got six years under my belt.” W...
History’s coach
For the first couple of class periods each day, he spends his time teaching world history. But when fourth period starts, Todd Warren moves from the class to the field where he is an assistant football coach. Wingspan sat down with Todd Warren to talk about his daily shift from academics to sports. Wingspan: What made you come to campus this year? Warren: “Coach Burtch [head football coach...
Born to teach
Many new teachers have joined us this year to bring fresh, different ideas to the table. One of those is world history teacher Kristen Mayfield. Wingspan sat down with Mayfield recently to find out more about her. Wingspan: Why did you decide to teach at at this campus, and where are you from originally? Mayfield: “I taught at Frisco High School last year and I switched to Liberty because I...
Moving from seniors to freshmen
This year, the school has welcomed many new teachers to campus. Wingspan sat down with Misty Benson, a former coach and current English teacher, to get her thoughts about being apart of the school’s faculty. Wingspan: What are you most excited about this year being new to our campus? Benson: “Being able to work with freshman is very exciting, for having been working with juniors and seniors...
Horan teaches virtually
With more than 60 new teachers and staff members this year, Wingspan is trying to introduce people to some of the new faces. While most students see teachers in person on a regular basis, Pre-AP Geometry teacher Matthew Horan may only be seen on a computer screen as most of his teaching is done online. Wingspan sat down with Horan to see how the year is going. Wingspan: How different is it interacting...
Psychology’s new mind
There are a lot of new faces on campus this year and every few days, Wingspan is sitting down with some of the new staff members. Next up, psychology teacher Emily Griffin. Wingspan: Where did you go to college and what did you study? Griffin: “I went to Texas Women's University and I majored in history and minored in education.” Wingspan: Do you generally have a fondness for this school...
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