Many parents began to worry as they found out that math teacher, Charla Klein will be participating in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program and in exchange for Ms. Klein, Ms. Schouler will be the new math teacher. This opportunity allows a new experience for both teachers.

“I’m a little anxious about Ms. Klein leaving…she is an excellent teacher,” says freshmen, Melisa Staff. “It would be fun to have a teacher from another country, but I hope that she is half as good as Ms. Klein.

Despite doubts, Ms. Klein is staying positive and is excited about the opportunities made possible to her by the Fulbright program.

“This was my second time to apply to the Fulbright program. The first time I was selected as an alternate and the director encouraged me to reapply this year,” says Charla Klein, math teacher. “ I was thrilled when I received the acceptance letter last week.”

Principal, Bruce Dubes has much faith in Ms. Schouler and her ability to learn the TEKS within a three-week period before school starts.

“I understand the parents’ apprehension, but Ms. Schouller will be prepared when students come on the first day of school,” said Bruce Dubes, principal. “Three weeks is ample time for me to review the TEKS, the TAKS test and our local curriculum.”

The parents worry that their children may not receive proper and necessary education from a teacher outside of the country.

“The PTA is very proud of our exemplary rating and we want to keep it,” says Oscar Ramirez, parent and president of the parent/teacher association. “Mr. Dubes said he will make certain that this new teacher will be ready and I guess we have to take him at his word.”

The principal shows his excitement and faith do this opportunity that has been presented.

“We are proud of Miss Klein’s accomplishment, being selected into this prestigious program is quite an honor. We also are excited to have Ms. Schouler from Scotland,” said Bruce Dubes, principal. “The Fulbright program selects only the best teachers to participate, so I have no doubt that Ms. Schouler will know her content area and be a dynamic teacher.”