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  • B4 February 22, 2013 FEATURES The Western Carolinian Alumni Spotlight: Josh Allen, an exceptional student and teacher Katie Marshall Staff Writer Think youre overwork- ing yourself as an under- grad? Just ask Western Carolina University graduate Josh Allen what it really means to be busy. These days, he is playing the roles of father, hus- band, teacher, coach and student all at once. At WCU, Allen was a North Carolina Teach- ing Fellow majoring in English education. T actually started out as an elementary major, Allen remarked. Af- ter my first year in the program, I realized that I wasnt as cut out for that. Then I chose English education, and Ive loved it ever since. Allen was also very in- volved in the Kappa Sigma fraternity on campus. T was president of the chapter for two years, said Allen. I enjoyed that a lot. I was able to network with other fra- ternity presidents and to - develop some leadership and communication skills that I have carried with me as a teacher, and now that Im an MFA student, hopefully as an adminis- trator one day. With Allen as presi- dent, the Kappa Sigma fraternity participated in many community service events. They helped run _ Halloween carnivals at schools and, on occasion, - even helped people build fences for their goats. After he graduated in 2003, Allen worked asa 9th grade English teacher for his alma mater, East Gaston High School. The funny. thing is that I didnt have any intention of going back there to work, said Al- len. I wanted to branch out. I sent out applica- tions to a whole host of school systems; but at the time, none had openings in English, except at East Gaston High School. So I met the principal, and I took the job. Two weeks into the fall semester, Allen received six different phone calls from six different schools, asking for a last minute English teacher; but since he had already begun work at East Gaston, he po- litely declined their offers. Nearly 10 years later, Allen is still working for East Gaston. He teaches 11th grade regular and honors English, yearbook and journalism. About his English classes, Allen said, I like the stories; I like getting into them. When I get the chance to read to my students, I change up the voices and try to make it as interesting as possible. I love it when my students say, Wow, this class goes by so fast, or T cant believe its time to go already. As much as Allen loves English, he enjoys his yearbook class the best. My favorite thing is | yearbook, said Allen. Tts everything about English and journalism, plus my favorite hobby, photography, combined into one. Then, of course, at the end of the year, he added, we get the final product, something weve been working on all year long. And its always a great experience for us VON BIW VERT LS CYST UPSET STOMACH? because its like our baby. We're presenting it to the school, and hopefully the school likes it. The stu- dents really seem to enjoy it too. Its a challenge, but its a fun challenge. His yearbook class is a popular one. Over 30 students might apply, but only 15 are kept on staff. Besides being a teacher, Allen is also the coach of the varsity boys and girls soccer and swim teams. Lreally enjoy that as well, Allen commented. Tts an opportunity to see the students in a different light. Its still education because youre still trying to teach certain kinds of plays or techniques, but its a unique experience be- cause you get to know the students and their families a little bit better. A lot of my athletes have actually stayed in touch with me throughout their college experiences. When Allen is not teach- ing or coaching, he and his wife, Leah, are taking care of their two young children. They have an al- most 3-year-old son named Jaxon and a newborn daughter named Harper. IT cant tell you how nice it is to come home at the end of the day, said Allen. Just like in the movies, my son Jax will run up and scream, Daddy! and throw himself at my legs. Its so much fun. Right now our big thing is to play chase around the house. Of all his jobs, Allen considers parenting his top priority. Allen said, I know that one day they wont want to chase their dad around the house or have him carry them up and BA AEH LSGhG ES Submitted Photo Josh Allen graduated from WCU in 2003. He now teaches high school in Mount Holly. down the stairs. So while theyre little Im going to take advantage of every opportunity while I can. Its such a cool thingto be a parent. Its an emo- tional connection I didnt know existed. Its some- thing you cant really explain until it happens. And as if beinga teacher, coach, father and husband were not enough, Allen is now a student again. He is in his second semester of be TELL US WHAT HURTS: MedWest Health System is pleased to provide the region with an urgent care center, conveniently located in the Walmart Plaza in Sylva. Urgent care provides a faster, less costly alternative to an emergency department visit, caring for illnesses like sore throats and upset stomachs, or injuries like sprains and cuts. The MedWest Urgent Care Center in Sylva is staffed with caring physicians, nurses, and techs to take care of what hurts. MedWest Urgent Care can even help you become established with a primary care physician for follow-up. graduate school. When he finishes, he hopes to bea school administrator. The classwork is help- ing me to grow as a pro- fessional, he said. Its pushing the boundaries of what I had accepted as school leadership. Its in- teresting, but it is hard. Tm so busy I dont even have time for a petnot even a goldfish, he joked. For all WCU students, his advice is to stay busy and keep working hard. SYLVA (IN THE Never accept me- diocrity, said Allen. That was my mantra as fraternity president, and now its my personal motto. I never want to be an average student, coach, teacher, father or husband, whatever the case may be. And now as a teacher, I apply that to my students as well. I tell them to follow their own drumbeat and to advance confidently in the direc- tion of their dreams.
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