West welcomes new Spanish teacher

Sep 18, 2023

first year Spanish teacher Dylan Parker

Dylan Parker is a new Spanish teacher, with an exciting past and a fun life. Parker is originally from Huntington, West Virginia where he also attended high school. After high school, Parker went to college at Muskingum University in Concord, Ohio.

Before coming to West, Parker lived in Spain for two years where he taught English. Parker really enjoyed his time in Spain and would love to return to visit someday.

“While in Spain I was on a Spanish blind date reality TV show,” said Parker.

Parker made lots of memories in Spain and loved teaching English to the students. Teaching in Spain is very different from teaching here in America.

Being a new teacher here comes with meeting new people; there are over 1,500 students at West and counting. Parker is part of the new seventeen teachers this year.

“Being a new teacher at West has been very nice,” said Parker. “Everyone has been very welcoming.”

Being bilingual can be very helpful in your day-to-day life. According to MyClassTracks, only 13.4% of America’s population is bilingual.

“I wanted to become a Spanish teacher because the world is a big place,” said Parker “Speaking two languages opens up a lot of opportunities for everyone.”

Being a teacher comes with many responsibilities and challenges.

“The students give me motivation,” said Parker. “I love seeing you guys succeed.”

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Emma Bartlett, Staff writer

Emma Bartlett is a 17-year-old senior starting her first semester in journalism. Bartlett spends her time between living in Shallotte with her dad and Calabash with her mom on different weeks. Bartlett is starting her 4th season of softball at West Brunswick. “I've really enjoyed playing ball every year here, to me softball is “my sport." I've always been passionate about it because it's just something I really take pride in.” Bartlett is also currently in her 4th season of volleyball here, she enjoys volleyball because of all of the bonds and memories that come with it. Bartlett is currently interested in going to school for physical therapy. “Physical therapy sparks my interests because rehabilitation is a big part of people's life and they need humble people to help them through things and it brings me joy knowing I can help them.” In Emma’s spare time outside of school, she enjoys going to the beach, fishing, hunting, and spending time with her friends and family. Bartlett decided to join journalism to get more involved. “I wanted to join journalism to interact with more people, get to know the school body, and get more involved.”