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Craven County Teacher of the Year, Miss Simmons, Emphasizes Perseverance and Real‑World Learning
Summary
At a recorded interview segment, Nathaniel, a fifth grader at J.P. Barber Elementary, asked Miss Simmons — identified in the transcript as Craven County Schools Teacher of the Year and his math teacher — about her teaching philosophy, memorable classroom moments and advice for students.
Nathaniel, a fifth grader at J.P. Barber Elementary, interviewed Miss Simmons — identified in the meeting transcript as Craven County Schools Teacher of the Year and his math teacher — about her classroom goals, memorable moments and advice for students.
Miss Simmons said her primary aim is that students leave her class as "better people, better humans, not just mathematicians or readers," and that academic skills should be accompanied by character growth. "If you want to succeed in life, then you really…
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