Teacher Stephanie Friend & Secretary Lori Martin

This is the 3rd post of a series of posts dedicated to all those who devote their time to our students both in and out of the classroom. 

Thank you for your hard work!

Stephanie Friend

High School English Teacher

Where did you go to high school and college?

Montpelier High School and BGSU for my bachelor’s and master’s

What grade/s and classes do you teach?

English 10, English 12, Creative Writing (open to 9-12)

What are some of the activities or projects you do in your classroom to make learning fun and engaging?

We utilize technology often to create projects.  I also try to incorporate pop culture and hands-on projects whenever I can to help the students connect to the material in a way that is meaningful. 

What professional and/or student related activities do you participate in addition to teaching?  

·         Gradebook trainer and liason for staff members

·         Member of Master Teacher evaluation committee

·         Served on Ohio District and Building Leadership Teams

·         Member of Short Cycle Assessment Creation team – focus on Reading

·     Teacher mentor

·     Student Council Advisor - coordinate charity donation activities (i.e.- Relay for Life,      Leukemia & Lymphoma Society movie event)

·     Montpelier Educational Association Vice-President

·     Work with students before and after school and during planning time

·       Dance chaperone

·       Served on many hiring committees

·       Serve on the NHS selection committee

·       Serve on the senior scholarship interview committee

What is the best thing about Montpelier Schools?

The students at Montpelier Schools are the best.  They are fun to be around, caring, hard-working, and sadly, sometimes under-appreciated.  They are an inspiration to me.

As a district we are working hard to save the district money.  What are some ways that you help save money at school?

I have cut way back on copies by using my SmartBoard.  I often buy my own supplies.  I purchased my own printer and use that instead of the school’s whenever I can.  I do whatever little things I can.  

Lori Martin 

Secretary

• Academic Booster treasurer since 1995
• Music Booster chairperson since 2002
• Concession stand coordinator for Music Boosters
• Volunteer for sporting events to take tickets, keep time at track meets, give out awards at track meets, etc.
• Junior class advisor
• Accompanied elementary music programs
• Accompanied girls' choir competition in Sandusky
• Volunteer for high school musicals, props, wardrobe, pit orchestra, etc.
• Volunteer field trip chaperone for Locomotion, Young Astronauts, Science Olympiad, etc.