Stress - in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors and discrimination - accelerates aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person's risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and illness from infections such as COVID-19, according to a new USC study. Leading Tomorrow.Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. They have different jobs and fill different roles, but their goal is the same - ensuring that our students have a safe, nurturing environment in which to be Learning Today. We will continue spotlighting some of the heroes of MCPSS, like Howard, in the coming weeks. “I was a lifeguard in college, so I’m a guy who’s always been the kind that I’m going to jump in the pool if somebody needs to be saved.” “I guess by nature, I’m a go-forward kind of guy,” he said. And Howard is still protecting and influencing a new generation of students. Now, his daughter has followed in the family business as a teacher and coach at Williamson. Howard has worked at many different schools and has taken on different roles in the system, including co-hosting a show promoting safety on mcpssTV called “Safe Schools.” “I think people feel safer with us on campus,” he said. Over the past three-plus decades, he has seen the impact their presence has made. Sometimes, I’m just talking to you in the cafeteria, or we’re just chatting in the hallway.”
“Sometimes I’m just telling you where a classroom is located. “Many of these kids have known me since they were in elementary school, or they’ve seen me, and not all of the time in difficult circumstances,” he said. Howard believes that being in the schools every day as a full-time employee is an advantage, making it easier for him and his colleagues to earn the trust of both the students and the community. You hear a lot of people talking, but not a lot of people listening.” “In these times, listening as a skill set is uncommon. “They’re trained listeners,” Howard said. Howard, the longest-serving member of the department at 38 years, currently serves at Vigor High School and its feeder schools.Īll of MCPSS’ resource officers have prior experience in law enforcement or the military, many of them have master’s degrees, and all have a background in investigations. Their role is to ensure that each of our schools is a safe and secure learning environment. MCPSS now employs 12 resource officers – one for each high school feeder pattern – under the leadership of Director of Safety & Security Andy Gatewood. That sometimes gives you an opportunity to make an impactful influence in their lives.” "Being a resource officer, a lot of times you engage with people in some of their most difficult times. “You always think you want to choose something that you can make a difference in, as a life pursuit," said Howard, who joined MCPSS in 1983. After graduating from Davidson High School, he earned degrees in criminal justice and political science and began a career as an investigator for the district attorney’s office.īut after Mobile County Public Schools began employing full-time resource officers in its schools in 1978, Howard saw it as a great fit. “It’s kind of the family business,” he said.Įven so, Howard never expected to work in education himself. His grandfather’s aunt has a school named for her – Florence Howard Elementary. Andrew Howard!Īndy Howard grew up in a family of educators in Mobile County. StrongĬongratulations to our Resource Officer, Mr. Threadgill has a Superintendent's Student Advisory Council? He met recently with his Council, which includes representatives of all 12 high schools, to talk about education and to take their suggestions. We know you will represent Vigor High School well.ĭid you know that Superintendent Chresal D. Congratulations to Benjamin Bennett and JaKatelyn Cunningham-Stanley for being selected to serve as a member of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council.
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