Jessie Michael, the student teacher in the science department, helps teach chemistry, but chemistry is not all that she is interested in.
Michael is working toward her Master’s degree in education from Truman State University.
During her high school career, her own chemistry teacher greatly influenced her.
“My chemistry teacher was awesome,” Michael said. “He cared about his students. Now I want to show students that I care, so I can help them think and grow in school.”
Michael feels like she has had a wonderful experience so far at CHS.
“CHS is great,” Michael said. “Everyone here is nice and easygoing. It has been a very easy adjustment; the school is actually very similar to the high school I went to. And all the kids here are really nice. Everybody is really good – it’s kind of like a dream. Kids are very concerned about their work.”
Her interests are not confined to just chemistry, however.
“I like to run and cook,” Michael said. “I love to hike and enjoy being outside. One of my big hobbies is learning how to be a teacher and chemistry, of course.”
Michael grew in Manchester, MO, with one brother, her parents, one dog, Charlie, and two cats, Gabby and Stormy.
“My brother had Mr. Howe as a teacher, actually,” Michael said. “He taught at my high school, but I missed him by a couple of years. But I heard that he was good, so I asked him if I could be a student teacher.”
Michael describes herself as very easygoing.
“I like to try new things,” Michael said. “I love to be entertained. I love to read Count of Monte Cristo and Little Women. I love classics, but I enjoy all books, really. Same with movies, music, and TV. I love all entertainment.”
One of Michael’s favorite things to do is to jump on trampolines, but Michael also is very dedicated to chemistry.
“I have a bunch of holes in my high school sweatshirt from acid,” Michael said. “I love chemistry.”