Leading students to success

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Early in life, we are all faced with a big decision—what path will we take? There are many different careers for us to choose from, and the choice we make impacts the lives of not only ourselves, but also the others around us. One especially remarkable path to choose as a career is that of a teacher. Teachers serve, not only to give children knowledge, but as mentors throughout their early lives. They play an essential role in shaping the generation to follow them, and therefore, shaping the future. One such teacher is Becky Pickenpaugh Stoutamire, a longtime resident of Jefferson County and a former teacher who made a big impact in many local stu