Each month, The Mighty Hawk Messenger profiles a Lucas staff member to help our community get to know him or her better. This month, we talked to lead preschool teacher Beth Weis. The preschool students call her Ms. Beth.
The Mighty Hawk Messenger: How long have you been a teacher? Have you always taught preschool, or have you taught different grades?
Ms. Beth: I have been a teacher for about 14 years with a 20-year gap while staying home with my three children as they were growing up. Along with preschool, I have also taught Kindergarten! :)
The Mighty Hawk Messenger: Where are you from originally, and how long have you been in the Iowa City area?
Ms. Beth: I grew up in Decorah, Iowa, and then came to Iowa City to attend the University of Iowa. After graduation, I moved to the Chicago area where I had my first teaching jobs. My husband and I then moved to Ames, IA, and finally back to Iowa City in 2000 where we have lived ever since
The Mighty Hawk Messenger: What is your favorite thing about teaching preschoolers?
Ms. Beth: Teaching preschool is full of many amazing experiences! Seeing the joy and excitement in each preschooler's eyes as they begin this new journey is truly heartwarming! Also being a part of and helping contribute to those Aha! moments makes the job extra special!
The Mighty Hawk Messenger: Who was your favorite teacher when you were growing up? Do you have a favorite memory of him/her to share?
Ms. Beth: My favorite teacher was my 8th grade teacher, Mrs. Jordan! Her enthusiasm as a teacher made such a difference in our learning! We were eager to go to school every day to see what new activities she had planned for us!
The Mighty Hawk Messenger: What are your plans for the upcoming holiday breaks?
Ms. Beth: We usually go back to Decorah for part of our break to spend time with my family and also my husband's. Our family loves Decorah so we try to get up there as often as we can.
I want to thank the Lucas community for being so welcoming toward our preschool staff! We are enjoying the opportunity to be part of the Mighty Hawk family!
