4 Corners
A Publication of Lauderdale County Schools
Volume V Issue 8
March 2018
LCSD - Quality Teachers
Equal School Success
Spring is always a busy time of year for schools. With
athletic events, special programs, :ield trips, and in-
creased demands of state testing, schools must be very
purposeful in protecting and maximizing instructional
time. Teachers play a key role in this. We all know the
number one formula for school success is a quality
teacher in the classroom. Our district should never lose
sight of the fact that our success is due largely to our
Randy Hodges, Superintendent
teachers. For this reason, they need and deserve support
from all administrators, students, parents, and community.
I hope you all will take the time to offer a word of encouragement to a teacher.
Teachers also feel the enormous pressure of state testing and accountability. We all re-
alize the importance of test scores, as they provide an indication of how students and
schools are performing and help us to identify areas we need to improve. However,
with this increased accountability comes tremendous stress. Add to that the fact that
schools across the nation have been forced to deal with con:lict surrounding a wide
range of safety and social issues. Teachers are asked to do so much more today than
to simply teach. But, through all the challenges, teachers in this district share the be-
lief that our students are worth the struggle. Our students deserve the hope of a posi-
tive and productive future. So, as we enter this busy time of year, please take the time
to show our teachers your appreciation.