Klein Independent School District: Teacher Feature: Evangeline Mitchell, Klein High School

Spring TX

14 December, 2021

11:32 AM

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Press release from Klein Independent School District: Jessica Williams Dec 14, 2021 Klein High School history teacher and team lead Ms. Evangeline Mitchell is a phenomenal educator who brings something new and exciting to her history classes. This Klein ISD alumna knows her "why" and is passionate about making history "come alive" for her students.  Ms. Mitchell is known for her excellence in teaching and the innovative ways she designs and develops new and eventful methods to make history applicable and engaging for her students. Throughout the year, Ms. Mitchell enjoys using Klein High's Large Group Instruction (LGI) space as a location for her highly interactive lessons.  "I love that we have an LGI room and that we're able to transform it into different places to take students," said Ms. Mitchell. "We did a Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire simulation earlier this year where the students made it look like they had gone in to put out a fire. The students had to investigate the fire, and they loved it!" Ms. Mitchell has been the recipient of many grants throughout her time in Klein ISD. She has received 15 grants during her teaching career, with five won during her time with Klein ISD. "This is the second year I was awarded the Texas Counsel for the Social Studies Mini-Stalwart grant," said Ms. Mitchell. "This grant is crucial as it helps us add resources to the classroom and create experiences for students to make history fun and interactive."  When asked about her decision to become a teacher, Ms. Mitchell said she always knew it was the only path for her. After attending Nitsch Elementary, Klein Intermediate, and Klein Forest High School, she knew she wanted to give back to Klein by equipping and enriching the lives of the next generation. "From the time I was young I was always teaching in some form or another," said Ms. Mitchell. "I also had some really good teachers that pushed me along the way and inspired me to continue on that path." Ms. Mitchell was happy to share her ultimate takeaway for this school year—that students are worth "whatever it takes." "I started my teaching career at the intermediate level and switched to high school, so I've been fortunate to see a lot of my students grow up over the years. I've been able to see the results of those students' successes because I taught them in eighth grade US history, and then I taught them in 11th grade US history," said Ms. Mitchell. "It's been rewarding to watch them do well and pass the EOC. Ultimately, students are worth whatever it takes. My goal for each year is to make sure that they get exactly what they need." Thank you, Ms. Mitchell, for your dedication and drive. We are grateful for the time and energy you put into instilling a love of history and education in the students of Klein High School. Facebook Comments Best Public Schools in Texas Klein ISD has an established 83-year history of excellence and innovation in education with unique pathways for EVERY student in our care to ensure learners are college, career, military, and life ready. With recognition for STEM, athletics, fine arts, and academics from highly-esteemed organizations, it is clear that Our Shared Vision of every student entering with a promise and exiting with a purpose is a reality for EVERY student who walks through our doors. https://kleinisd.net/resultsAbout Klein ISD Klein ISD is a school district in Klein, Texas located in northwestern Harris County. The district spans approximately 87.5 square miles and serves more than 53,000 students in 33 elementary schools, 10 intermediate campuses, one high school program of choice, and 5 high schools. Help Us Share Your Story There are so many incredible individuals in the Klein Family making a lasting impact on our community. We want to recognize and celebrate our leaders and learners that are cultivating talent, building relationships, reimagining learning and making Promise2Purpose a reality daily. Share your story here: https://kleinfamily.net This press release was produced by Klein Independent School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.