Quotes by Ben Clabo

“My planning period lasts until about 11:30.”

“Those are two hard-working ladies right there.”

“One (honor) that pleased me particularly was when I was nominated and won the Top 10 Percent Teacher of the Year for Pigeon Forge High School. I appreciated that honor. A lot of kids forget that youre even their teacher and in your class.”

“Ive always loved to learn. Ive always enjoyed school, and it might have gotten me into trouble with my peers and that sort of nature. A lot of it was both my parents were in the field of education. With a lot of parents that are teachers, they rarely suggest that their child go into teaching, because it is a difficult occupation. Their example really motivated me to become a teacher.”

“Each class represents a different challenge. For instance, this semester I have public speaking first block, an honors English class second block. and a standard English class during the fourth block, so I have students from all ability levels. Usually my kids are motivated, but if not, I do my best to.”

“I really enjoy teaching in the classroom. I dont know if I can teach the same grade or the same subject matter for the next 30 years - Im not necessarily that type of person. I recently graduated from UT with a masters in education, administration and supervision, so its opened up the possibility of moving on to becoming a principal or serving in some other administrative capacity. Ill always be in education in some way.”