Ms. Terri Knight Honored for 30 Years of Service

 

Ms. Terri Knight was recently honored for 30 Years of Service at the 2019 ETSU Service Awards Luncheon.


Ms. Knight began her career at University School in 1987, as a 5th grade teacher, continuing in this role until 2005, when she was appointed the position of Library Media Specialist (current position at UH).

Prior to teaching at University School, Ms. Knight taught in multiple schools in Maryland, West Virginia, Kansas, and Indiana. Her certifications include Professional Teaching License, 1-8, Library/Media Endorsement PreK-12, National Board Certification: Middle Childhood, and Highly Qualified Status K-6, and Library/Media Pre-K-12. Her degrees include School Library/Media K-12 Endorsement, Ed.S. Educational Leadership with a concentration in Teacher Leadership, Advanced graduate work at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, in the geosciences, computer education, tests and measurement, and reading, M.S., Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in reading, and B.A., Elementary Education.

When asked recently what/who motivated Ms. Knight to enter the field of education, she replied as follows:

Ms. Terri Knight, Librarian Extraordinaire. I started teaching at University School the year the Morris Worm was one of the first computer worms to be distributed via the internet, the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series and the Washington Redskins won the XXII Super Bowl. I started my first teaching job the year Jimmy Carter was inaugurated as the 39th President of the United States and the Atari 2600 gaming system was released. I taught 5thGrade at University School and Ms. Kelli Barnett was one of my student teachers. I have been the librarian since 2006. My work in the library is to encourage students to become self-motivated readers and researchers. Students need to understand that through reading and research they will find the information and the inspiration to change their lives and change the world. University School offers the opportunity to be involved in a number of different activities and create your own destiny. I was encouraged by family, friends, and educators to work with children and literature. I work closely with the Washington County Humane Society and foster dogs and cats while they are waiting for a permanent home. I also enjoy reading and traveling.

University School is extremely priviledged to have Ms. Terri Knight as a Buc! We look forward to keeping her for 30 more years!