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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

New employees show their virtual work environments. At the beginning of the school year, some teachers taught from home while others taught from school, all while trying hard to build a connection with students. “It's been weird doing it all virtual. I feel like I've been in the actual building twice,” English Teacher Kaleb Schumer said.

Meet the new staff as we return to isolation

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2020

Five new staff members joined the Longhorn community in August, starting off their school year in a virtual setting and trying to connect with students through computer monitors. 

Sitting in her at-home office, Spanish teacher Sonya McGowin prepares to converse with her students. After teaching middle school students for 13 years, McGowin adjusted to teaching at a higher level. “It doesn't feel that different, except for the difference of virtual learning,” McGowin said. “High school students are more focused, [and] the course is more challenging.”

Sonya McGowin

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief December 8, 2020

Sonya McGowin, Spanish When she learned about a higher level teaching position, Spanish teacher Sonya McGowin applied, got hired and transferred from Parkway Central Middle School to teach high school...