Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Medlock

Mrs. Medlock, a loud, joyful, and a supportive teacher, can often be found with Mrs. Holland in the halls. Teaching for nine years — all at Kimmons, Mrs. Medlock works with students in grades 7 through 9 for math intervention. She had previously substituted at several schools but really hoped to get hired here, and she did!

β€œI love the diversity and the varying personalities of our students,” Mrs. Medlock said. β€œThey make every day a new day, and an entertaining one of that!”

Mrs. Medlock always wanted to be a teacher growing up because she loved helping others.

β€œI have always been a lifelong learner,” Mrs. Medlock said. β€œI swayed from my path toward education when I went to college at Oklahoma State University because I felt like everyone was doing it, and I wanted to be different. I regretted it later on down the road, and crazy life changes led me back to where I wanted to be in the first place.”

As for her goals as a teacher, Mrs. Medlock wants every student she works with to know that they can do it.

β€œEven if they feel like they are behind now, they can still work hard to learn and catch up to where they want to be,” Mrs. Medlock said. β€œI also want my students to not be afraid to make mistakes or ask for help! I love it when I help a student β€˜get it,’ and I see that light bulb come on!”

As PTSA president, Mrs. Medlock hopes to accomplish a lot.

β€œMy main goal is to increase the amount of parental involvement in our school,” Mrs. Medlock said. β€œI feel like the more parents are involved, the more likely our kiddos are to succeed!”

Mrs. Medlock has a few interesting hobbies.

β€œI love spending time with my family, camping, and watching the OSU Cowboys!” Mrs. Medlock said.