Mrs. Brown and Her Many Classes

Mrs. Brown, a teacher at Van Wert High School, is one of a kind. After 22 years of teaching, Mrs. Brown shows no signs of slowing down. She currently teaches 5 classes at Van Wert High School including Parenting, On Your Own, Gourmet Cooking, Food Power, and I Can.

Parenting: Parenting is a class where students learn the basics and process of having a child. Also at the end of the year, children, normally of fellow high school students, are brought in  for discussion.

On Your Own: In this class Mrs. Brown tries to prepare students for the future and what to expect from the real world. This includes various tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and sewing.

Gourmet Cooking: Gourmet Cooking is follow up of On Your Own. It is a more involved class with a focus on the culinary arts.
Mrs. Brown's student, Senior Tyler Felver said, "I'm glad I took Gourmet Cooking, because I now feel more comfortable in the kitchen."

Food Power: During this class students learn about the positive and negative attributes of food choices. Students learn the importance of making wise food choices, early in life.

I Can: I Can is a motivational class, to teach students to gain self confidence and to have a positive outlook on life. Students receive numerous quotes, and other motivational tools to help them get through life. Impossible is Nothing....

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Last Updated: April 15, 2008
By: Tyler Felver and Heather German