WID-WID-WIDI:
Why I Do, What I Do, Where I Do It
Joe Yow
experiences. I have experimented with real life experiences
Kindergarten Math/Science
including cooking in the classroom, theme-based lessons,
Teacher
and learning excursions. Whenever possible, I refine,
God has graced us all with
throw out, revamp, look and pray for the inspiration that
spiritual and natural gifts
brings innovation to my classroom. For me, teaching is a
that He intends for us to use
creative experience!
to change lives. It brings me joy to do what I do knowing
Coach Eddie Fletcher
that the end-result is helping a
Athletic Director
young child develop and grow
I have always had a passion
homes, drives me to
by being a positive influence
for mentoring youth in sports,
continue to do what I
in their life. Being a Black
teaching them life skills, and
do. This is my passion.
male and seeing the shortage
providing them with positive
It is not a coincidence
of fathers in so many homes,
experiences. My drive to work
that I am here at
drives me to continue to do
with children came from my
St. Philip’s School &
what I do. This is my passion.
own personal experience of having two parents that
Community Center.
It is not a coincidence that I
supported me financially and emotionally in everything
am here at St. Philip’s School
I attempted to do in my early life. I came to St. Philip’s
& Community Center. At first, I was a little skeptical about
first as a volunteer coach in 1996 after operating my own
teaching Kindergarten, but every year, God assures me by
organization for over 15 years. I was inspired by the drive
the students that come into my classroom, that I am exactly
that so many of the St. Philip’s Saints players had but saw
where I am supposed to be.
there were not many volunteers to help keep them going in
Being a Black male and seeing the shortage of fathers in so many
Joe Yow, Kindergarten Teacher
the right direction.
Tamekia Booker-Wallace Pre-K2 Teacher I
am
blessed
opportunity
to
with
the
share
my
days with 15 fantastically interesting two and three year olds at St. Philip’s. They are full of active curiosity, vigor and just a few clouds. I have immersed myself in the Early Childhood world for over 18 years.
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Being Athletic Director at St. Philip’s School & Community Center allows me to mentor and direct children and young men on a larger scale. It offers me the chance to give something back to the community and make a difference to the people that I love to see grow. It is so fulfilling to see success in those that come through our program. I’ve helped those who had no other place to turn find a road to receiving a college education, the Pros, becoming professionals, and productive citizens of society. This has had a profound effect on my life. It fills my heart when
In my years of teaching, I have encountered countless
young men return and thank me for being a positive
teaching styles. The heavenly Father has allowed me a
influence. Those moments are always confirmation for
gift of meshing educational concepts with hands-on
Why I Do, What I Do, and Where I Do It.
SUMMER MAGAZINE 2018
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