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Meet our new staff members!

Mr. Light
Alex Light-TVHS Math & Computer Science
 
What are you most excited about for the upcoming school year? 
A: I am very excited to interact with students and give them positive classroom experiences. I am excited to be a leader for the baseball team and have a team trend in the positive direction.  
What are your favorite hobbies or activities? 
A: When not at school, I like to spend my time working out in the gym or on the golf course playing bogey golf!  
A: Easy answer! Michigan Stadium, aka The Big House, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. GO BLUE! 
Wade

Wade Melanson-TVHS History Teacher

 

What inspired you to become a teacher?

A: My Brother and other teachers that I had like Mr. Walker and Mr. Shriver

What are you most excited about for the upcoming school year?

A: Football season!

What do you enjoy doing outside of school?

A: I like to watch a lot of football and documentaries. I also like to play golf and play my guitar.

Do you have any pets? Tell us about them!

A: I have a dog named Ulyssess (Named after President Ulysses S. Grant). He is a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel who likes to do nothing, and he loves to sleep and lay around.

What is your favorite place you've ever visited?

A: Pearl Harbor!

If you could learn any new skill instantly, what would it be?

A: To do any impression of anyone ever.

 What message would you like to share with your students and families as you begin the school year?

A: History is FUN! I know people think it is boring but It is my job to make it fun! That is what I am trying to do!

Hedges
Kayla Hedges- TVHS Business Teacher
 
What are you most excited about for the upcoming school year?
What do you enjoy doing outside of school?
What is your favorite book, movie, or TV show?
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them!
 
Kayla
Kayla Adams-TVHS School Counselor
 
What are you most excited about for the upcoming school year?
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them!
What are your favorite hobbies or activities?
If you could learn any new skill instantly, what would it be?
What message would you like to share with your students and families as you begin the school year?
Gracie
Gracie McTaggart-Math Teacher
 
What do you enjoy doing outside of school?
A:  I enjoy hiking, camping, crocheting, and reading.
What is your favorite book, movie, or TV show?
A: My favorite book is The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut. I've read it 10+ times, and I plan to read it again when the leaves start to change.
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them!
A:  I have 2 cats, Anthrax and Dindin. Their names match their personalities so well. Anthrax is a big rowdy orange girl and Dindin is a calm sweet docile black girl. I love them both so much!
Scott
Scott Sayger-ELA Teacher
 
What inspired you to become a teacher?
A: I became a teacher after working 30 years in marketing, advertising and video production. I did not feel the calling until later in life, but I feel that I am exactly where I am supposed to be.  I feel like teaching gives me a way to help others while giving them a boost of confidence about life.
What are you most excited about for the upcoming school year?
A: I am excited to meet all of the new people at TVMS and throughout the district.
What do you enjoy doing outside of school?
A: Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Glenda, my son, Calvin, and my granddaughter, Athena.
If you could learn any new skill instantly, what would it be?
A: I am in the process of learning Spanish. I would love it if I could learn it all instantly.
What message would you like to share with your students and families as you begin the school year?
A: Relax, take one day at a time and everything will work out fine in the end.
Bella
Bella Carter-TVMS Science
 
What inspired you to become a teacher?

A: I had an amazing science teacher growing up who inspired me to pursue a career in science. I come from a family of educators and have always had a passion for learning and for helping others learn. Most importantly, though, I genuinely love people and caring for others. When I put all of those passions together, teaching felt like a natural fit. I truly believe teaching is one of my gifts, and I know I am exactly where I am supposed to be.

What are you most excited about for the upcoming school year?

A: I am most excited to get to know my students. It is such a gift to be able to teach and have the opportunity to positively influence students’ lives through education. Of course, I also hope to spark a passion for science in my students and help them see how exciting and meaningful science can be. But more than anything, I am looking forward to building relationships with my students, learning who they are, and watching them grow throughout the school year.

What do you enjoy doing outside of school?

A: Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Elijah. I also enjoy being outside, and am excited to serve as the Assistant Coach for the TVHS Girls Varsity Soccer Team! Coaching gives me another opportunity to work with students, build relationships, and support them both on and off the field. 

What is your favorite book, movie, or TV show?

A: My favorite TV show is Stranger Things! I also love the Office. My favorite movie is Mama Mia.

What is your favorite place you've ever visited?

A: I have travelled to Sierra Leone twice to work in an orphanage. Sierra Leone is by far my favorite place I’ve ever visited.

Berklee
Berklee Sutton-Akron 2nd Grade 
 
Hello! My name is Berklee Sutton, and I am so excited to join Tippecanoe Valley as a 2nd grade teacher! This is my fifth year working in education, but my first full year as a teacher in my very own classroom... and I could not be more excited!
Throughout my life, I have been lucky enough to have some truly amazing educators who inspired me to become a teacher myself. I am especially grateful that I was able to work alongside some of those teachers as my dreams became a reality this past year! 
When I’m not at school, you can usually find me spending time with my family. I love a good movie night at home with my husband and two daughters! I also enjoy reading, playing the piano & singing at my church, and playing golf with my husband.
I am looking forward to a wonderful year and cannot wait to learn, laugh, and grow alongside my 2nd graders!
Danielle
A: My favorite book is The Bible. My favorite movie is Hoosiers. 
A: My favorite place I have ever visited would be Nantucket Island. I would love to go back one day!
LJ Weems

LJ Weems-TVHS Health and PE

What are you most excited about for the upcoming school year?

A: On thing I am excited for the upcoming school year is just being in a new setting. 
What is a fun fact about yourself that most people don't know?
A: One fun fact about me is that I like to cook. 

If you could learn any new skill instantly, what would it be?

A: One skill I would like to learn instantly is to be able to play the piano.