She’s kind, encouraging, and fun to be around. She makes her classroom feel less like a place to work and more like a place to grow. It is only her first year working at KHS, and she’s made a lasting impact on our campus and students. Our Teacher of the Year and May Employee of the Month is Taylor Dimmitt.
Dimmitt grew up in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School before heading to Texas A&M University, where she got her Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. She spent her high school years actively involved in many clubs and extracurriculars.
“In high school, I was a member of the drill team, The Mavettes. I served as Junior Lieutenant and as Captain my senior year,” Dimmitt said, “I was also in choir and National Honor Society.”
Although there are many to choose from, Taylor Dimmitt believes that her biggest
accomplishment would have to be one that she achieved her senior year after working towards it for her entire high school career.
“I graduated as the Valedictorian of my class in high school,” Dimmitt said. “It took a lot of dedication and hard work, so it’s an accomplishment that I’m proud of.”
For some, it may seem like becoming Valedictorian would mean having to put all of one’s time and effort into academics and nothing else, but Dimmitt was able to pursue both schoolwork and dance, another passion of hers. One of her most memorable moments from high school was when she got to help with her Spring Show.
“Spring Show my junior year was the best,” Dimmitt said. “I loved the theme and all of the dance routines. It was my first Spring Show as an officer, so I got to choreograph a routine, which was exciting.”
Since she is older and has grown to be the person she is now, Dimmitt currently finds her passion in helping her students.
“I love my students, and I work hard to help them be the best that they can be,” Dimmitt said. “I try to encourage them and help them grow. It’s my hope that my classroom is a positive place for them.”
Dimmitt’s impact on the students and staff around her is clear. She has connected with her students and found ways to bring their learning to life.
“I’ve had the opportunity to do some great activities with my class this year, like the Water Walk, their A Long Walk to Water posters, and the text analysis stations in the library,” Dimmitt said.
Dimmitt could easily take the credit for all of her accomplishments, but she says that she couldn’t have done any of it without her mom, who also happens to be her best friend.
“My mom has been a major influence in my life. I’ve always admired her work ethic, the way she treats other people, and the love she has for our family,” Dimmit said. “She’s a constant source of support and encouragement. I know I can count on her no matter what.”
Another great influence in Dimmitt’s life was her grandmother, who has passed. She says that if she got to sit down with any person she wanted and talk to them, she would pick her.
“I wish I could talk to my grandmother again now that I’m an adult,” Dimmitt said. “She was one of my favorite people, and I’d love to be able to tell her about my life now and just spend time with her.”
Dimmitt is just about the definition of a great teacher. She is understanding and easygoing with the students in her class, but she is also able to motivate them to do great things, in and out of the classroom.
We are honored to have her on our campus, and we can’t wait to see how much more she can accomplish with her students in the years to come.