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Janelle Turcotte Hired to Teach at St. John Vianney School
Hi, All. We received this news about our daughter Janelle Karina Hood Turcotte. This letter was sent out today about Janelle being hired by St. John Vianney Catholic School as the 8th grade homeroom teacher, and we are proud! Congratulations, Janelle!!
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8th Grade Teacher Update
May 17, 2011 08:00:00
By Kelly Witt
Dear St. John Vianney Families,
Over the course of the past few weeks the staff has met and discussed the applicants for the 8th grade homeroom position. The interview team consisted of Mr. Pelkie, Ms. Milne, Mr. Hartely, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Palmer, and Miss Tami. Some key areas we were looking for in a candidate included the years of teaching experience, success with teaching 6th grade math, pre-algebra, algebra, and 7th and 8th grade science. In addition, we were looking for someone who has experience with Gonzaga Prep’s entrance exams and honors programs. There were many qualified candidates, however, one candidate not only met those requirements but also teaches summer school at Gonzaga Prep. After much deliberation and a unanimous vote by the team, it is with great pleasure that I announce the hiring of Janelle Turcotte as the 8th grade homeroom teacher.
Mrs. Turcotte has three years teaching experience and her previous position included teaching 7th and 8th grade science, pre-algebra and algebra. Not only does she have experience with Gonzaga Prep’s entrance exams and honors programs, she teaches Algebra I, Geometry, and science in Prep’s summer program. Her experience teaching these key subject areas at Prep will provide our students with the best education possible in the areas of math and science. The combination of teaching currently in the middle school as well as her teaching experience at the high school level is an excellent combination so our students will not only be prepared for high school but the programs we have in place will continue to be of the highest caliber.
Not only is Mrs. Turcotte prepared to continue teaching your child with the highest of standards, she is enthusiastic, energetic, and will motivate the students to perform at their highest abilities. She is eager to build relationships with both the students and the families of St. John Vianney. I know once you have the opportunity to meet her, you, too, will be blown away with her content knowledge, warm and welcoming personality, and will have trust in her ability to maintain the high standards St. John Vianney has in place.
If you have any further questions regarding Mrs. Turcotte please feel free to talk with myself, or any one of the committee members.
Sincerely,
Rick Pelkie
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Thank you to Rick Pelkie, principal of St. John Vianney School, for sending out this fine letter. We are proud of our daughter Janelle.
James and Karen Hood
Summer Update 2010
Janelle Karina and Paul celebrated their 3rd wedding anniversary on May 12, 2010. Janelle teaches math and science at the junior high level at Assumption Parish School. Janelle wants to travel and spent a week, this spring, in Hawaii. This summer, she is teaching at Gonzaga Prep.
Paul continues to work as a firefighter in the Spokane Valley and really enjoys it. This last year they landscaped their yard and it looks great. Janelle calls it “a work in progress.” They are both active in sports and play Hoopfest every year (world’s largest 3×3 basketball tournament).
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Janelle was over yesterday and spent time with the family and then later took the girls shopping and to her soccer game. It was great to have her around and she helps the organization of the kids and to teach them how to do their chores in a more productive manner.
We had hamburgers and cheese burgers and ate outside on the deck. Once again it was a beautiful day here in Greenacres, Washington. Paul was working at the fire station, but we are already planning this year’s trip to meet them in Glacier Park and then next year’s trip to Glacier National Park.
The younger girls were very excited to show Janelle the new puppies. Our set of cockapoos, Ginger and Reggie, produced a magnificent litter of five second-generation puppies, and they are all very cute. They were born on July 8, 2010.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Janelle Karina (DOB 10/25) is our third oldest daughter and she, too, is full of beauty and grace. We are so fortunate that she only lives six minutes from our home. I talked to Janelle today, and she is happily planting her garden. She invited Keisha and Kiana to go with her for a pedicure outing, and then they will return to help her plant garden.
Janelle Karina Hood Turcotte
Janelle and Paul celebrated their second wedding anniversary on May 12, 2009. Janelle teaches math and science at the junior high level at Assumption Parish School. Janelle and Paul are also playing soccer and hockey together, and love to stay active.
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