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Park Hill South teacher Megan Palmer selected after student nomination
Summary
Megan Palmer, a journalism and photojournalism teacher at Park Hill South, was selected for a student-nominated recognition after students and a presenter described her classroom as student-led and a source of belonging.
Megan Palmer, a journalism and photojournalism teacher at Park Hill South, was selected after students nominated her during a recognition segment, students and a presenter said.
Students told the gathering that Palmer’s classes — yearbook, newspaper and photojournalism — give students leadership opportunities and a sense of belonging. A presenter identified only as Mike told Palmer she had been nominated and read comments from students praising her student-centered approach.
Palmer described her teaching philosophy in the meeting: “The student led classroom is 1 of my biggest kind of philosophies, I guess, is making sure that I'm it I tell them I I did your books in high school. I don't need any more. These are yours. And I want you to make the decisions. I'm here to help you and support you, facilitate, and maybe ask you questions if I'm not sure if what you're doing is exactly right, but it is their it's their book.”
A student who spoke about their experience in Palmer’s classes said the courses introduced them to photography and helped them move into leadership roles: “I became a photo editor, and then I became an editor for a newspaper as well. And then now I've become a editor in chief, for both of the publications, which I've really, really enjoyed.”
During the presentation, students credited Palmer with creating a safe workspace they call the Eureka Room and with high expectations balanced by social support: “She gets us,” one student said. Another student summed up the group’s view: “She cares. Interested in us. Quote, committed. Students first. This is the first time I've felt included, and this is my home, and she pushes us.”
Palmer noted her tenure at the school, telling the meeting she has taught at Park Hill South for 17 years and has worked to give students practical, career-oriented skills, including graphic design and Adobe software use.
The recognition segment ended with applause and the presenter urging one more round of applause for Palmer.
