Retirement Imminent for Mrs. Anderson

After working for thirty years, twenty nine of those years at Springville Junior High, Mrs. Anderson, the girls PE teacher, has made the tough  decision to retire at the end of this school year.  Mrs. Anderson said, “I am ready to try something new, I think I'm ready for a change.  Also, I always wanted to retire when I still enjoyed my job, not because I hated my job.” Mrs. Anderson loved teaching here at SJHS. According to Mrs. Anderson, her favorite part about working here was the students and the friendships with the faculty and staff. She said, “The thing I will miss the very most, however, is seeing a student succeed when they have been working hard on something, and kids saying the funniest things!”

While she taught here, many students came to know and love her teaching style.  Mrs. Anderson was much beloved by her students. According to Emily Bird, one of Mrs. A’s students, Mrs. Anderson is really nice, and she chooses sports that kids want to play, giving them something to look forward to. Emily Bird also said, “PE is a fun class that gets you out of the desks for a while.”  Sena Warren, another of Mrs. A’s students, said, “She disciplined us very well, however, if you work hard, are good, and are respectful you will have fun.”  

Mrs. A works very close with the rest of the PE department but especially the boys PE teacher, Coach Parker. Coach Parker said, “Mrs Anderson is the mom of the PE Department.  To call anyone MOM is the highest compliment.  Moms do a lot for us - moms make things happen!  That is what Mrs. Anderson does for us in the PE department.  She is also a great cook and lets us eat a lot of the food she brings in!” 

Mrs. Anderson said, “I will really miss the students. They are the best! I have loved my job at Springville Junior High.  The kids are some of the best students in the world.  I have appreciated their hard work and dedication, the support of the parents and the friendships with the staff.  I have been truly blessed to be a part of this school and community.” Coach Parker said, “We will really miss her, and we are very happy for her.”