2023-24 December Teacher of the Month
Congratulations to Mrs. Mary Duncan from Myrtle Beach Elementary School. Read on to find out how she started off learning about radio broadcasting and found her calling as a teacher.
Teacher of the Month
How long have you been a teacher (overall and along the Grand Strand)? I am currently in my 8th year of teaching.I started my teaching career in Winslow, Arizona where I taught 6th grade. I then moved to Mississippi where I spent 3 years in the Mississippi Delta teaching 4th and 5th grade! I then moved to Myrtle Beach, where I have spent the last 3 years teaching 5th grade at Myrtle Beach Elementary!
What led you into teaching and what continues to motivate you? I began my college career going to school to be in radio broadcasting. While I was in college, I worked at our local elementary school in the before and after school program. As I finished my second year of college, I realized my heart was not in radio. I loved going to my job at the elementary school and working with kids. I decided to change my major and go to school for elementary education! What continues to motivate me are the kids. I get to come to work every day to a beautiful school building, a great group of kids, and a job that I truly love.
What was your reaction to winning the award? I was truly surprised! I had no idea that I was nominated and it definitely caught me off guard. I definitely teared up a little!
What was the reaction of your class? My class was ecstatic! Chrissy Mays even said, “this is the most excited I’ve ever seen a class!” That in itself was encouraging.
Have you been to Sky Zone before? If so, what was your experience like? Yes! I have been a couple of times bringing my own children. They love going to Skyzone!
What do you find most rewarding about being a teacher? The most rewarding part of being a teacher is getting to know my students and molding them into leaders!
Outside of the classroom, what are some of your interests? I love spending time with my family. I have 3 toddlers and one teenager! My husband and I love to take our family to the beach, play at the park (or SKYZONE!!!), and spend our days outside!