As we begin this school year, I salute Mrs. Hatfield and all the educators who have impacted countless students and teachers. Thank you for your passion and for your exemplary character. We love and appreciate you!
Monday, September 3, 2012
The Impact of One Teacher
Eight years ago when I began teaching at Hopewell High School, I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Donna Hatfield. She was our department chair and an excellent educator. This summer at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Texas, I met Mr. Brian Thomas, a Hopewell High School graduate and current Business & IT teacher. Mr. Thomas told me his story. He explained how Mrs. Hatfield's encouragement is why he is a Business teacher today. The impact of one teacher...
As we begin this school year, I salute Mrs. Hatfield and all the educators who have impacted countless students and teachers. Thank you for your passion and for your exemplary character. We love and appreciate you!
As we begin this school year, I salute Mrs. Hatfield and all the educators who have impacted countless students and teachers. Thank you for your passion and for your exemplary character. We love and appreciate you!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
VSU Region Advisor Update 1
Hello, VSU Region Advisors! Katina Moss here. Below is the link for the video that provides an overview for the 2012-13 school year. We will also send information via e-mail. To contact me directly, my work e-mail address is kmoss@hopewell.k12.va.us.
Click here to view video: VSU Region Advisor Update 1
Monday, July 2, 2012
Tonight is a Good, Good Night!
Well, the moment we have been waiting for is here! It's Showtime: the Awards of Excellence Program at the 2012 FBLA National Leadership Conference here in San Antonio, Texas!
In just a little while, we will know where team HHS FBLA placed! Stay tuned...
In just a little while, we will know where team HHS FBLA placed! Stay tuned...
March of Dimes Mini-Walk
What a great way to raise funds and awareness about the March of Dimes. For non-profit organizations, FBLA is the leading contributor to the March of Dimes.
Yesterday, here at the NLC, we had a mini-walk. Each person in attendance gave a donation of $5 ($15, if he or she wanted a t-shirt). There was a DJ and teenagers ready to dance, dance, dance!
Sophia and her mother were there. Sophia is the March of Dimes San Antonio feature child for this year. Sophia's mother shared their story. It was a powerful testimony about the life-changing benefit of giving to the March of Dimes.
Yesterday, here at the NLC, we had a mini-walk. Each person in attendance gave a donation of $5 ($15, if he or she wanted a t-shirt). There was a DJ and teenagers ready to dance, dance, dance!
Sophia and her mother were there. Sophia is the March of Dimes San Antonio feature child for this year. Sophia's mother shared their story. It was a powerful testimony about the life-changing benefit of giving to the March of Dimes.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
The Final Round!
I am sitting here in the performance room, Conference Room 1 of the Marriott Rivercenter! Ayanna and Olajuwon will be in here in a minute or so. They were to begin their 20 minute preparation time at 8:10. Business leaders do their thing early in the morning! I'm glad they are first! Whew!
Well actually, they won't be first! Due to a logistical error, they should be somewhere between the second and fourth teams to perform. (What happened? I won't go there! No worries! I was professional :))
I am full to the brim with every amount of motherly, teacherly and "coachly" emotion and pride that anyone could have! I had to get tissues a few moments ago! These students are absolutely amazing! Some do their thing on basketball courts, tennis courts, and football fields. My kids do their thing in front of computers and in conference rooms! They are the Future Business Leaders of America, and as I've heard so many championship coaches say before, I just have the awesome privilege of being their coach!
Well actually, they won't be first! Due to a logistical error, they should be somewhere between the second and fourth teams to perform. (What happened? I won't go there! No worries! I was professional :))
I am full to the brim with every amount of motherly, teacherly and "coachly" emotion and pride that anyone could have! I had to get tissues a few moments ago! These students are absolutely amazing! Some do their thing on basketball courts, tennis courts, and football fields. My kids do their thing in front of computers and in conference rooms! They are the Future Business Leaders of America, and as I've heard so many championship coaches say before, I just have the awesome privilege of being their coach!
A Blast from the Immediate Past!
Last week, as we were finalizing plans for San Antonio, there was yet another FBLA Adventure!
Hopewell High School rising junior Tyesha Evans is a leader in FBLA Virginia. She is the VSU Region President, which also makes her the State VP representing the VSU Region and makes me the VSU Regional Advisor.
Last week, with the help of Ms. Dorothy Johnson and my new buddy Marquis, Tyesha and I journeyed to Roanoke College for Virginia FBLA's State Officer Training.
We look forward to a great year for the VSU Region!
Hopewell High School rising junior Tyesha Evans is a leader in FBLA Virginia. She is the VSU Region President, which also makes her the State VP representing the VSU Region and makes me the VSU Regional Advisor.
Last week, with the help of Ms. Dorothy Johnson and my new buddy Marquis, Tyesha and I journeyed to Roanoke College for Virginia FBLA's State Officer Training.
We look forward to a great year for the VSU Region!
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Top 15!
They did it! Olajuwon and Ayanna were among the Top15 scorers in the first round of their competitive event, the Marketing Team Competition. This qualifies them for the final round, the performance event where they will be given a marketing scenario to plan and present!
Best wishes to Olajuwon and Ayanna! Way to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Hopewell, Hopewell Public Schools, Hopewell High School, Virginia FBLA, and HHS FBLA!!!!
Best wishes to Olajuwon and Ayanna! Way to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Hopewell, Hopewell Public Schools, Hopewell High School, Virginia FBLA, and HHS FBLA!!!!
The Road to San Antonio!
Let's take a moment to recap our journey to San Antonio! First of all, we are so appreciative to our School Board, Hopewell Public Schools Administration, and Hopewell High School Administration for their support.
Special thanks to the following Hopewell High School faculty for their individual contributions:
Mrs. Allen
Mrs. Coleman
Ms. Crocker
Mr. Hayes
Miss Hill
Miss Kirksey
Ms. Leavitt
Ms. Pelham
Ms. Scanlan
Mrs. Walker
Mr. Wheat
We give a huge thank you to the our business and community supporters:
Mr. Steven Benham
Pastor Mike Browder and the First United Methodist Church
Mr. Andy Clark, Ligon Jones Insurance Services
Delegate Riley Ingram
The John Randolph Foundation
Mr. Jesse MacLelland
Fire Chief John Tunstall, Jr.
Because of your generosity and support this trip was possible!
Special thanks to the following Hopewell High School faculty for their individual contributions:
Mrs. Allen
Mrs. Coleman
Ms. Crocker
Mr. Hayes
Miss Hill
Miss Kirksey
Ms. Leavitt
Ms. Pelham
Ms. Scanlan
Mrs. Walker
Mr. Wheat
We give a huge thank you to the our business and community supporters:
Mr. Steven Benham
Pastor Mike Browder and the First United Methodist Church
Mr. Andy Clark, Ligon Jones Insurance Services
Delegate Riley Ingram
The John Randolph Foundation
Mr. Jesse MacLelland
Fire Chief John Tunstall, Jr.
Because of your generosity and support this trip was possible!
Friday, June 29, 2012
FBLA NLC Opening Session
Wow! We are here at the opening session of the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference, celebrating FBLA's 70th Anniversary! There are 8,000+ FBLA students and advisors here!
As FBLA'ers know, this year's theme is "Gateway to Greatness." I am so thankful that our students are here for this great opportunity! Many thanks to everyone who was instrumental in making this trip to San Antonio possible!
As FBLA'ers know, this year's theme is "Gateway to Greatness." I am so thankful that our students are here for this great opportunity! Many thanks to everyone who was instrumental in making this trip to San Antonio possible!
Virginia FBLA State Meeting
Our first official conference meeting was this evening: the Virginia FBLA Meeting.
The students from Hopewell look great and are ready for the first round of competition tomorrow morning!
Pictured here are Ayanna Olgadez and Olajuwon Parham. Tomorrow morning they have an online objective test. The top 15 scoring teams will move on to the performance portion of the Marketing competition.
Best wishes as these excellent Hopewell High School students represent HHS and Virginia FBLA at the FBLA National Leadership Conference!
Well, time to grab a quick bite to eat before the opening session! Stay tuned...
The students from Hopewell look great and are ready for the first round of competition tomorrow morning!
Pictured here are Ayanna Olgadez and Olajuwon Parham. Tomorrow morning they have an online objective test. The top 15 scoring teams will move on to the performance portion of the Marketing competition.
Best wishes as these excellent Hopewell High School students represent HHS and Virginia FBLA at the FBLA National Leadership Conference!
Well, time to grab a quick bite to eat before the opening session! Stay tuned...
Tower of the Americas - San Antonio, Texas
So we are here in San Antonio, Texas for the FBLA National Leadership Conference. Our first touristy activity: the Tower of the Americas!
What an adventure! ...ok...so the wind was an unexpected element for hilarity! ...oh the events that cause us to laugh and laugh and laugh!
What an adventure! ...ok...so the wind was an unexpected element for hilarity! ...oh the events that cause us to laugh and laugh and laugh!
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