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Show wwmextmest “DE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS May 15, 2006 Principal Stillwell Retires From Weber County School District By Shanna Francis Ogden Valley News Snowcrest principal Robert Stillwell is retiring from the Weber County School District at the end of the school year. Stillwell is taking over the position of principal for the charter school Northem Utah Academy for Math, Engineering, and Science. The charter high school that supports students from the Weber, Davis, and Ogden School Districts. Mr. Stillwell replaced the late Carl Bruce as principal in 1998. He has been an educator for 30 years and a principal for the past 19. Reflecting on his years working in Ogden Valley, Stillwell recently stated, “Being principal of Snowcrest Jr. High is the best job in the Weber School District! I experienced several life changing events while working here— including heart surgery during my second year as principal. It taught me to take every advantage to stay healthy and enjoy life. f the greatest things about Snowcrest is the high expectations parents have for their children; this carries over to the students whose high Mrs. Whitehead Retires From Valley By By Kera Fuller are. Scott explains, “There are many benefits Kaitlin Myers everyone knows’ Mrs. Whitehead; che has been teaching for twentysix years, and has been in the same room at Valley for the past sixteen. She has decorated it with swamp prickles and beehives. You can’t 7 about her goldfish that she has ¥ ond grade. loves to take care of her fish and students; although, I have to say that taking kind to one another.” asked about his philosophy as an educator, he replied that it was something his father— as also an educator—had taught him. “Use people’s strengths for problem solving—not their esses.” Stillwell will be replaced by Dr. Richard Rhees, the son of the late J. Rhees. Rhees has been the principal at Sandridge Jr. High for the past several years, and served as principal at Bonneville High and S. Ogden Jr. High before working at Sandridge. Mrs. Anne Whitehead rs Whitehead’s favorite subjects to teach are science and reading. She says that when she teaches reading and science, she is in the right place and feels at home. She has been everyone’s favorite teacher for twenty-six years and is now retiring. When you think Wonderful from muscles and lymph nodes, moisten skin, balance the five elements within, and heighten the By Kaitlin Myers, Student Reporter Many know that sixth grade Valley Elementary teacher Mr. Weight has been teaching for about thirty-three years but his career is about to end; he is retiring at the end of this year. Mr. Weight has been a 6th grade teacher for most of the school subjects taught—health, P.E., social studies, math, spelling, reading, and — Many stus have learned ourselves. Massage rings a new appr ‘oach to self-heal| ing, energy, and self- awareness.’ cott ee seabed I’m test scores reflect their dedication. Their parents and teachers deserve a lot of credit for their academic success.” Wi hat he liked When ask working at Snowcrest, Stillwell 1 th I cy that is unique to smaller schools, “You won't find it at other schools in the district.” Snowcrest currently employs only 14 teachers for the approximate 350 students who attend the Eden school. ing his years working at Snowcrest, Stillwell commented on his biggest regret, “I wasn’tableto instill int Astute dantentat Eden Resident Serves Community Through Massage Therapy Skills Eden resident Michelle Scott moved to Ogden Valley about a year ago. With her, she brought many years of training as a massage therapist, previously living and working on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai as a massage therapist at the PureKauai Spa. In her spare time, she spent countless hours at the beach enjoying the sunshine and taking up paddling in the ocean. She also enjoyed long hikes. She talks about how beautiful it was on the Island of Kauai, but also explains how the Valley has its own kind of beauty. She says she loves it here, and has had the opportunity to enjoy the ski slopes and winter snow. Well acquainted with Utah’s beauty, Scott was born and raised in a community located south of Salt Lake City. Michelle graduated from the Utah College of Massage i in 1996. She recalls what lead her to a career in massage therapy. “The first time I had a massage, I was already in my twenties. I had been working in retail and liked it okay, but felt that something was missing in my life. The first time I experienced the power of a massage, it really changed my life. I now want to share with others the power and healing that massage brought to me. In contrast to going out and finding a career in massage therapy, more or = my career in massage therapy came to Seat states that she has enjoyed her work as a massage therapist, and all the great experiences that it has brought into her life. She went on to receive advanced training from Adveda in body, skin care, and aroma therapy. She also earned a Master degree in Esthetician, or skin wishes to Michelle Scott eatment services here in the Valley. She currently offers hot stone massages; full body stress relief massages; facials; Aqua Polish; rosemary mint pedicures; and lash and/or brow tinting, and eyebrow design and waxing. For more information or for an appointment, please contact Michelle Scott at 801-673-7977. It is really amazing, but he as my mom’s teacher and, well, she liked him too. . He also taught all of Mr. Weight aunts. So, you could say, that Mr. Weight has become a part of this school—much like the mascot or the school colors! Mr. Weight has become a big part of this school because of all of the things he has done for the students, and the teachers as well. Every year he puts vo a slide show for Mrs. Reneau and the choir. The slide presentation shows the mall of all the teachers and volunteers throughout the year. The slide show means a lot to everyone. When you think of Mr. Weight, you know that he is just trying to help us learn even if he does give you a lot of “Codes of Conduct.” When Mr. Weight lets you watch movies, he makes you take 25 notes—unlike some teachers who make you take 50. And if AY COMSTOCK FINANCIAL Page 13 SERVICES e Residential Loans e Home Equity Loans e Lot Loans (up to 90% LTV with 30 yr. amortization) e Construction Loans Jeff Good 745-6624 that come from massage treatment. Massages www.comstockhomeloans.com can improve circulation, raise energy levels, increase immunity, ease the emission of toxins jgood@comstockhomeloans.com Build your Legacy Home in Ogden Valley bout it, everyone for miles around knows Mrs. Whitehead. She has become a major part of the school—as well as the communi- ty. When I look at Mrs. Whitehead I think, “Wow she is the best teacher I have ever met just because she loves kids and is never really mean to them.” When you meet a teacher like _ your heart wells u Whitehead says that her favorite thing “she has ever done in second grade is work with the second grade puppet shows. When she watches the puppet shows, she has a lot of pride knowing that her class has done their best; and you know she wants to be there a she loves children and all that they Mrs, Whitehead is the nicest person you could ever meet. You know that just by talking to her. When you talk to her, you can hear all the kindness and love she has in her voice, and when you have a problem she lisens. She won’t say, “Oh well!” Or, “I don’t care; it’s your problem not mine.” She is a very kind person. Mrs. Whitehead has been the best second grade teacher! Mr. Weight! you like D.A.R.E., then you will really love his classroom because that is where the D.A.R.E. class is always held. If you like P.E., then you will like Mr. Weight’s class too because that’s been one of his big classes. Mr. Weight is very generous because he lets you do things that you love to do. Like when it is time for recess and it is a smoggy day outside, he will let you come inside and play on the computers and just talk with your friends. Even if it is a sunny day and you don’t feel like going outside, he will still let you come inside and play on the computers or with your friends. Mr. Weight is a lot of fun to be around because he is always complimenting you and he is just really nice. If he doesn’t notice that you have something new and then he does, he will say, “Oh my gosh, I hardly noticed that you had new shoes!” And then he will compliment you on them. He is just a lot of fun to be around. Have you ever noticed that it’s easy to forget to bring your pen or pencil to class? Well, Mr. Weight will let you borrow his. If he doesn’t have any, then he will let you go back to your class and get one and won’t even mark you tardy. Cool huh! If you have forgotten your D.A.R.E. book, he'll let you run and get it. If Mr. Weight sees you chewing gum, all he does is give you a code of conduct and, well, that is all he does—he doesn’t send you to the office! s you can see, Mr. Weight is a really cool guy. And when he retires at the end of the year, we will give him the best goodbye you have ever heard because he has been the best teacher anyone could ever have. 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