Name: Mark Weatherly

Subject: English II & folklore

Number of Years Teaching: 28

High School Attend: John S. Battle

College Attended: Carson Newman-ETSU-Union

Degrees held: BS, MA +45

Why did you choose to become a teacher?Working with those that want to

learn.

What is the most challenging part about teaching? Changing society and

expectations- NCLB bureaucracy- technology- students that don't want to be here.

As a teacher, what are the most important qualities that a student should possess to achieve success? Ambition/desire.

Your advice to the upcoming freshman: Have a goal.

What is the best way for your students to communicate with you? Don't have attitudes.