By: Sophia Carlucci
Kiersten Donahue is the new earth science and environmental science teacher at RCHS. After five years of attendance, Donahue graduated from North Carolina State University receiving her bachelor’s degree. Before coming to RCHS, Donahue worked for the USDA Forest Service, George Washington National Forest, and then became a stay at home mom. She then decided she wanted to become a science teacher.
“Three years ago, I pursued a provisional teaching license and wanted to become a science teacher,” said Donahue.
Donahue started by substitute teaching at RCHS and was then offered a full time job.
“After applying and beginning teaching everyone became like a huge family. I didn’t expect how nice and helpful everyone would be,” said Donahue.
Donahue’s last job working for the Forest Service involved being outside all of the time, so she hopes to take her students outside for some classroom activities.
“I hope to get the kids outside by taking environmental field trips. I am looking forward to studying real environmental problems, such as, the quality of the water flowing into the Chesapeake Bay,” said Donahue.
Donahue is looking forward to this year and has set a teaching goal.
“I want to continue to desire for my students to have an understanding of their learning,” said Donahue.