Virginia Bowlin

8th grade English, Mount Juliet Middle School

bowlinv@wcschools.com

A few years ago, I got out on the road on my motorcycle to exercise my new
riding skills.

As I experienced the exhileration associated with this new
pasttime, I reflected on how thankful I was that my instructor had not been
easy on me. During practice, I had felt so much fear that I often wanted to
quit. Yet, each time that I wanted to quit, he firmly instructed me how to
correct my errors, and then required me to try again. At times, I became very
angry toward him for pushing me so hard. However, he repeatedly stated to me
that he knew what I needed and would not allow me to go riding until I
mastered those needed skills.

Later, while riding around on country roads, I thought
about the students who need that kind of instruction - hard, to the point,
but necessary to prepare them for a very challenging workforce that they will
face when they graduate high school. I can only hope
that someday you will understand why each teacher pushes you to do your best
for your own sake. 

My Mission

My mission is to adequately prepare you for your entrance into high school in
every language arts skill possible.

Always Remember . . .

"[Good] luck is being prepared when opportunity [or
challenge] comes your way!"

-- Oprah Winfrey

Always prepare yourself for success!