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This philosophy has been paramount to the success of Durant. Principals, Sherri Sikes (19971999), Joe Perez (1999-2004), and Pam Bowden (2004-present) have remained committed to Durant's guiding philosophy and have continued to inspire both faculty members and students to "pursue their dreams."
Kim Pond
Teacher: English Language Arts
Greetings and blessings! I am a teacher at Durant High School in Plant City, FL (GO COUGARS!) and believe that, in my 4th year as a teacher, I have found my niche: EdTech apprentice, supporter, and practitioner. I PASSIONATELY believe in the power of technology to transform education for students all over the world. I SINCERELY believe in its ability to offer equitable education despite a student's socioeconomic background and personal experiences. I STEADFASTLY believe that ANY technology that I use is only as meaningful for my students as the depth of knowledge that I have in its implementation. I ZEALOUSLY believe that technology allows for ownership over the PROCESS of learning so that gains in learning are aligned with the development of a "Growth Mindset": an education of the heart , mind, and spirit.