By Josue G. Figueredo
Tech Support Assistant,
Petree Elementary
During Black History Month
activities at Petree Elementary, we have had the privilege of experiencing
great moments in history shared by Mr. Will Sykes, ESL teacher. He is
considered the resident historian at Petree.
He meticulously researches the history of our country and passes it
along to our students.
He uses the information to
create bulletin boards that attract student attention. They often include QR
codes that can be scanned by a mobile device (cell phone, iPad, etc.) to access
websites with additional information. He also inspires others to take on the
challenge of sharing information in a unique way.
When asked what makes him so
interested in history, he stated, “It has always fascinated me how close our
history is to our everyday lives. It is all around us, yet it can still be
difficult to see. We have to always work to shed light on what makes us who we
are as a people, by looking at good times as well as bad. As far as the bulletin
boards go, I just wanted to take advantage of the time our kids spend on their
way to and from class. It makes me happy to hear them ask questions about
things they read and see.”
We
are grateful for the time he has invested to share his knowledge through seven
bulletin boards throughout the building.
They are sure to generate a sense of curiosity and excitement about
Black History. Thank you, Mr. Sykes!
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