Has It Really Been That Long?

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Mr. Greg Shields has been teaching at Springville Junior High School for five years, but this will be his 25th year as a teacher. He has also taught for seven years at TH Bell Jr. High in Ogden, Utah. Then he taught at Morgan High School in Morgan, Utah, for eight years. Then Payson Junior High for five years. So how did Mr. Shields end up here at SJHS?

Mr. Shields lives here at Springville, Utah, so when a spot came up to teach at SJHS he jumped at it. Mr. Shields said, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my teaching here at Springville Junior High. I especially enjoy the great kids we have at this school.” Mr. Shields's teaching habits are successful according to his former student, Magaly Vasquez. she would like to go back to his class because he was so entertaining.

Mr. Shields said, “I enjoy teaching young people, and I try to show that and teach with enthusiasm so that the students will enjoy coming to my class. If students like the class then they almost always learn something about life and history.” And his students agree.  Sage Hill, an eighth-grader here at SJHS, said, “I like being in his class.  He tells us funny jokes that make class fun and interesting.”

Mr. Shields's favorite memories here at SJHS are all the relationships he has made with his students.  According to Mr. Shields, since he started teaching he has really appreciated the good behavior and respect of almost all his students. Also since he has been teaching here at SJHS he also enjoys the faculty and staff. 

Congratulations to Mr. Shields for his 25th year of teaching!

Attributions
Jennifer Pizarro, SJHS Staff Writer