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Back to school: Col. Doorenbos addresses Greenwood school teachers

  • Published
  • By By Tech Sgt. Chauncey Reed
  • 188th Wing Public Affairs
GREENWOOD, Ark. --  As summer winds to an end and school starts back up the Greenwood school district hosted a day of inspiration for their teachers Thursday, Aug 13. The full day of activities included events such as former students providing musical performances, a lunch banquet with door prizes and other events to start the school year off on a positive note.

At the banquet, Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, was the guest speaker and thanked all the teachers for their dedication and passion. She talked about their positive influence in young people's lives and ensured them that everything they do is very important to our community and our country's future.

"Teachers are one of our most valuable resources. They shape the future of our nation. Every day teachers have the potential to inspire our children to reach beyond their limitations and achieve more than they could imagine.  In the history of any great scientist or any great artist you will find great teachers that inspired them to achieve," Doorenbos said. "I have a great appreciation for the wonderful work teachers do."

This event gave the 188th Wing a chance to give back to a community that provides so much support. The 188th has a long history in Fort Smith and the outlying areas, and it is important that these communities know the 188th is there to support them.

"I grew up here, and the 188th has always been a flag ship for our community. People we look up to, people that are always there to help are engrained in the 188thWing," said Suzy Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Greenwood schools. "They are a part of our life and something we have always been proud of.  When we thought of this first day back to school we thought there would be no one better to inspire our teachers and to bring forethought to the community that we need to work together."

Refreshed and inspired teachers welcome students back on Monday to kick off a new school year filled with knowledge and learning at Greenwood schools.

Back to school: Col. Doorenbos addresses Greenwood school teachers

  • Published
  • By By Tech Sgt. Chauncey Reed
  • 188th Wing Public Affairs
GREENWOOD, Ark. --  As summer winds to an end and school starts back up the Greenwood school district hosted a day of inspiration for their teachers Thursday, Aug 13. The full day of activities included events such as former students providing musical performances, a lunch banquet with door prizes and other events to start the school year off on a positive note.

At the banquet, Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, was the guest speaker and thanked all the teachers for their dedication and passion. She talked about their positive influence in young people's lives and ensured them that everything they do is very important to our community and our country's future.

"Teachers are one of our most valuable resources. They shape the future of our nation. Every day teachers have the potential to inspire our children to reach beyond their limitations and achieve more than they could imagine.  In the history of any great scientist or any great artist you will find great teachers that inspired them to achieve," Doorenbos said. "I have a great appreciation for the wonderful work teachers do."

This event gave the 188th Wing a chance to give back to a community that provides so much support. The 188th has a long history in Fort Smith and the outlying areas, and it is important that these communities know the 188th is there to support them.

"I grew up here, and the 188th has always been a flag ship for our community. People we look up to, people that are always there to help are engrained in the 188thWing," said Suzy Wilson, Assistant Superintendent of Greenwood schools. "They are a part of our life and something we have always been proud of.  When we thought of this first day back to school we thought there would be no one better to inspire our teachers and to bring forethought to the community that we need to work together."

Refreshed and inspired teachers welcome students back on Monday to kick off a new school year filled with knowledge and learning at Greenwood schools.