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Teacher Spotlight: Mrs. Tiffany Bush
Woods Elementary, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Do South® has joined forces with Bookish, our area’s only independent bookstore, in an effort to shine the spotlight on deserving teachers in our community! Local teachers complete the form and wish list online and then books from their wish list can be purchased from Bookish at a twenty percent discount by anyone wanting to show their support to that teacher/classroom! Each month, we will feature a local teacher doing great things for area children. This month, we are proud to introduce you to Mrs. Tiffany Bush, a 4th grade teacher at Woods Elementary. To all teachers, we love you and thank you for all you do!
Tell us about your teaching journey. How long have you been a teacher? Where have you taught? What grades and subjects do you teach?
I am a 4th grade teacher at Woods Elementary and this will be my fourth year at Woods, third year teaching in my own classroom. I came into teaching the non-traditional route after graduating with my Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership at UA-Fort Smith in 2013. I’ve always loved working with kids and worked part-time at a preschool while holding a business position. I realized business wasn’t what I wanted to pursue so in 2017 I started a full-time teaching position at Woods Elementary as a special education paraprofessional. That school year I worked hard to earn my teaching license through a non-traditional program. I completed the program in May of 2018 and earned my Arkansas teaching license, then was given the opportunity to teach 4th grade at Woods Elementary in my very own classroom for the 2018-2019 school year! I teach every subject and I love every minute of it. Being in the classroom brings me so much joy and I hope my joy transfers to my students. I plan to further my love of learning and education by earning my Master’s in Education.
What do you like about being a teacher?
Mrs. Bush: I love the look on their faces when the learning lightbulb goes off. When the learning concept, that was once difficult, finally clicks and the look they give you once it all comes together. The confidence shining on their faces makes it all worth it! I love being there to watch and help them learn and grow. It’s priceless.
What is your biggest concern about entering into the 2020 school year?
Mrs. Bush: If we’re virtual, not being there physically for my students when they need me most. Not being there physically for them when they struggle. If we’re in person, not being able to give them a hug and comfort them when they need it and constantly having to make sure we’re all keeping our distance and wearing masks. Honestly, just sad about not having a normal school year either way.
Mrs. Bush’s Wishlist
Anyone may purchase books for Mrs. Bush’s wish list at a 20% discount at Bookish!
Wonder by author R.J. Palacio
Any book by author Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Any book by author Katherine Applegate
The Harry Potter series
The Little House on the Prairie series
Teachers, we encourage you to complete the short form and add your wish list! Simply visit, www.forms.gle/FSgR89N6RzvqWFJ59. You can also find the link at: Bookishfs.com, on their Facebook page.
