|
 |
Mrs.
Riner
by Naomi Gault, Staff Writer
The
story of the typical American woman who journeys cross country is
that of Mrs. Riner, one of the newest additions to ESHS. At the
young age of 22, she has crossed states from her home town in Kansas
City, Missouri, to Long Beach California. Mrs. Riner came to teach
math at El Segundo High School because of it's "small-town" feel.
Mrs. Riner heard El Segundo referred to as Mayberry. Already, all of
her Algebra 1 students have welcomed her warmly and made her feel at
home.
Back in Kansas City, she attended the
University of Missouri Columbia, in order to gain her Bachelor
Degree. However, Mrs. Riner did not always dream of earning a
teaching credential. She initially began college with plans to
become a mechanical engineer. Though both careers would satisfy her
love of math, only teaching would enable her to feel fulfilled in
her work - through sharing her knowledge with fellow young adults.
Her teaching career began in Missouri where she taught at a local
high school campus. She says that El Segundo High School has a
similar atmosphere, though has some peculiar differences. For
instance, soccer is held in the winter, where in Missouri that would
not be possible because of snow. Also, the fact the our campus has
multiple buildings, was strange to her in comparison to her last
school, where all rooms are within one single building.
Her desire to help others could be
rooted from her sorority years when she was active in charity work
such as teaching little school children to read. She also
volunteered as a Young Life leader, which is an outreach to high
school students. Her Christian upbringing has greatly influenced her
desire to serve the community. When asked who has been an
inspirational figure in her life, she replied that Jesus Christ and
her mother have been the best advisors in her life. Very passionate
about her personal beliefs, whether religious or otherwise, she
claims that they show her that she has strength beyond herself.
Though Mrs. Riner is an extremely
focused teacher, but she makes sure she has time for her family and
friend. She goes to the beach with her husband every week, and loves
to run, read, and play racquetball in her spare time.
Superimposed on article:
" I press on toward the goal to win the prize
for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."
- Philippians 3:14(Mrs. Riner’s favorite quote)
|
