Hailing from Frisco, Texas, Mrs. O’Hearn is one of the Mathematics instructors in TPS. She teaches multiple courses, including Algebra, Pre-Algebra, and Math Fundamentals 6. As of 2020, Mrs O has taught at TPS for fourteen years. Erika: What led you to teach at TPS? Mrs. O’Hearn: My children were […]
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Of Ostriches, Emus, and Attempts to Ride Them
When I think of ostriches, the first thing that comes to mind is the poem “The Ostrich” by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, which does not paint a very flattering picture of its subject. Unfortunately, it’s not too far off from the truth. Job 39: 13-17 attests to the fact that […]
Girls’ Spotlight: Grace Bettencourt
With school right around the corner, I settle on Grace Bettencourt, aged fourteen and in ninth grade, for my next interview. I meet her in my usual room, with the requisite folder and clipboard. I jump into the interview after a greeting. “So, you’re Grace… Where do you live? […]
Jonas McRobbie: Nerf, Ripe Oysters, and the End of the World
The door crashed open as Jonas McRobbie vaulted into an old shed and briefly scanned the deserted street behind him. Kicking the door closed, he ducked into a corner and proceeded to cock and reload his Nerf Lawbringer. Glancing around the shed for anything suspicious, he found that it was […]
Editors’ Note and New Opportunity!
For many students, the start of the fall semester can seem daunting, bringing with it new classes, new teachers, new friends, and new challenges. Although student life is often stressful and always unpredictable, we hope clay’s edifying and entertaining content provides a positive break to her readers this year. Every […]