Tag Archives: Students in the Spotlight

Confident leader focuses on health: Miller student a role model

Posted on November 4, 2013 by marshalltownschools

With a teacher as a mother, Sam Irwin doesn’t have to look far for advice on how to be a success at school. Irwin, 14, is in eighth grade at Miller Middle School. His mother, Michele Irwin, teaches at Woodbury … Continue reading →

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Hard worker shows up ready: Franklin fourth grader a classroom leader

Posted on October 21, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Rachel Krein shows up to school at Franklin Elementary School every day ready to learn. It’s something her fourth grade teacher, Shelly Kluver, has recognized. Read Rachel’s spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Positive attitude noticed by peers: Lenihan student enjoys learning

Posted on September 30, 2013 by marshalltownschools

When Lenihan Intermediate School teacher Leah Mattox asked her sixth graders about their fellow student, Leydi Chavarria, several positive attributes were given to describe her. Students said Chavarria is honest, funny, always smiling and caring. Read Leydi’s full Spotlight in … Continue reading →

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Tackling language barriers head on: MHS junior goes ‘above and beyond’

Posted on September 23, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Marshalltown High School junior Mu Paw is learning English and Spanish at the same time, and is taking on that huge goal with a great attitude. “She goes above and beyond what I expect,” said Sarah Whitehead, her Spanish teacher … Continue reading →

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Fourth grader learns at school, home: Student has made big strides this year

Posted on May 20, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Strides in academic achievement don’t have to be made only inside the walls of a classroom. Hoglan Elementary School fourth grade student Drew Carson is proof of that. Read Drew’s spotlight in today’s Marshalltown Times-Republican.

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Student takes big strides forward: Lenihan sixth grader shows growth in learning

Posted on May 13, 2013 by marshalltownschools

It’s the goal of any teacher to see growth in learning throughout the course of the school year. As the current school year winds down, Lenihan Intermediate School teacher Sue Buchan has noticed that improvement greatly in sixth grader Lilly … Continue reading →

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A self-motivated learner: Hoglan student puts forth 100 percent effort

Posted on May 6, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Jason Strand doesn’t need any egging on when he gets to school. He knows he’s there to learn. “He’s very much a self-directed, self-motivated learner,” said his teacher Deborah Friday in second grade at Hoglan Elementary School. “He puts forth … Continue reading →

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Active learner doesn’t waste a minute: Eighth grader a responsible student

Posted on April 29, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Dave Wadle and Grant Brintnall both teach Allison Reeder in math. And both speak very highly of the eighth grader at Miller Middle School. “She’s very responsible and asks great questions,” Brintnall said. “And she’s just a nice person.” Read … Continue reading →

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A student who can be counted on: Science teacher says eighth grader is a role model

Posted on April 15, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Miller Middle School science teacher Julie Miller can count on eighth grader Jordan Smiley to be there for her. “He does anything I ask and is always willing to help others,” Miller said. “He’s just an all-around great kid and … Continue reading →

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Burma native works hard at English, other subjects: Teacher impressed with her work ethic

Posted on April 8, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Learning her high school subjects while also trying to learn the English language can be tough, but Iang Bor has proved ready for the challenge. The 19-year-old native of Mayanmar (Burma) said it can be hard sometimes but she keeps … Continue reading →

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