We’re highlighting a teacher every Wednesday as a part of the #RedForEd campaign.

Every year is a great year to celebrate our teachers, but this year has shined a bright light on the flexibility and compassion of our incredible staff.

Today we’re highlighting Mr. Tyler Wampler, a physical education teacher at Hoosier Prairie and Deming Elementary Schools.

How has your job changed due to COVID?
My job has changed in many ways but wearing masks for both students and staff is the most noticeable change due to COVID. A lot of time is spent on sanitization of equipment/hands, social distancing when possible and more time spent on personal responsibility in order to keep yourself and others around us safe.

What is something that people don’t understand about your job?
I would say most people don’t understand or know that educators are preparing students to take on the world, not just the subject area we teach. Educators have to wear many different hats on a daily basis to ensure student success in their content area as well as helping them mature and develop emotionally.

Why do you love VCSC/your school?
One main reason I am passionate about working in the VCSC is that I was born and raised in this community! I had so many great teachers and coaches to help guide and mold me into the person I am today. I am now fortunate to work with tremendous educators and administrators. Their dedication to helping students and each other is what I love about my schools.

Be sure to check back on #Staffurday–Saturday, that is–as we recognize members of our non-teaching staff. We’ll continue both campaigns through the end of the school year.

The Vigo County School Corporation will hold three community meetings to discuss the district’s enrollment issues, how to rightsize the district’s number of schools to current and projected enrollment, and how a planned high school project fits into these plans. The proposed consolidation of West Vigo Elementary and Deming Elementary Schools will also be discussed.

The meetings will include a presentation, breakout sessions for participants, and an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions.

You must RSVP to attend either the in-person or the virtual version of the three meetings. Visit tinyurl.com/VCSCcommunitymeetingRSVP to RSVP. A link to the virtual platform will be sent on the day of the event to all who RSVP for the virtual version.

The meetings are scheduled for:
•    Thursday, January 7 (in-person site: West Vigo Elementary School)
•    Wednesday, January 13 (in-person site: West Vigo Elementary School)
•    Tuesday, January 19 (in-person site: Deming Elementary School)

All meetings are from 6-8 p.m.

The in-person attendance is limited to 50 attendees, due to Vigo County’s “orange” status on the state’s color-coded COVID-19 map. Future in-person attendance limitations may change due to status changes. Virtual attendance is limited to 100 attendees per evening so that we have enough breakout room facilitators. If there is significant interest in these three meetings, more may be added.

Download Community Meeting Presentation

View Thursday, January 7 Presentation

Download McKibben Demographic Study

We’re highlighting a teacher every Wednesday as a part of the #RedForEd campaign.

Every year is a great year to celebrate our teachers, but this year has shined a bright light on the flexibility and compassion of our incredible staff.

Today we’re highlighting Ms. Sarah Mains, a special education teacher at Deming Elementary School.

How has your job changed due to COVID?
COVID changed the roles of educators overnight. In my position, I have learned how to adapt to a new routine with new technology. It’s always nice to be pushed outside of your comfort zone and I’ve learned that teachers can do ((virtually)) anything!

What is something that people don’t understand about your job?
Special Education teachers are beyond flexible! We are constantly adjusting, differentiating, advocating, soothing, modifying, and adapting whatever (and whenever!) to ensure each child has a successful day and that they look forward to coming back the next day.

Why do you love VCSC/your school?
I love the school climate here at Deming! The positivity and support from my colleagues and principal this year have made me realize how lucky I am to be a Deming Star. We truly are a team that Shines Bright!

Be sure to check back on #Staffurday–Saturday, that is–as we recognize members of our non-teaching staff. We’ll continue both campaigns through the end of the school year.

Starting today, we’re going to highlight a non-teaching staff member every Saturday on our Facebook and Twitter (@vcsc_teamvigo) account, turning Saturday into #Staffurday to introduce you to some of the people who make school happen!

Every year is a great year to celebrate our staff, but this year has shined a bright light on the flexibility and compassion of our incredible staff.

We’re starting with Jonathan Mullins, a custodian at Deming Elementary School.