During this semester, Ms. Kalli McMillan's seventh grade ELA class has been doing a novel study on the book Holes by Louis Sachar. This week, they completed a STEM project in which they were given the scenario of travelling across the vast desert after escaping Camp Green Lake. They had to create a scale shelter that would protect them from the elements of the Texas desert. The groups had to work together to complete the task efficiently.

The Freeport High School Bulldog Flyers scored a 2nd place overall finish at a recent Robotics Education Competition Foundation (REC) sponsored aerial drone competition. These students honed their skills in Gary Driver's robotics class and successfully programmed their drone for autonomous flight and maneuvered it through a challenging obstacle course. In the flight segment of the competition, the crew was undefeated and recognized as "Most Outstanding Flight Crew."

Allow me introduce Dr. Rachel Stallworth, CTE Business Technology Teacher at Paxton High School. Dr. Stallworth is a native of Dallas, Texas. Dr. Stallworth is an advocate for students seeking to construct a career path prior to graduating high school. She graduated from Walden University earning a Doctor Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resource Management in 2018. Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Columbia Southern University in 2014. Bachelor of Science in Career and Technical Education: Program Development in 2012 from University of West Florida. Dr. Stallworth is an integral part of our Paxton family. She works with students to achieve CTE certifications and prepares them for the business world. She also is very active as a class sponsor and has contributed to the culture of excellence on campus.

What inspires me as a teacher? “I appreciate having authority to engage with students at various stages of development and cultural differences and social economic background. This allows me to make a difference in the lives of students who I believe should be provided an opportunity to achieve their highest level of educational potential. By working as a teacher, I’m in authority to empower youth to pursue purpose, teach students how to set goals and embrace their individual identity.”

Lori Sinclair born and raised in DeFuniak Springs, FL and attended West Defuniak Elementary, Walton Middle School, and Walton High School (C/O 91). After graduating from WHS, she continued her education in Huntsville, Al at Alabama A&M University earning a B.S. degree in Accounting.  She holds 2 Master’s degrees in Education and Taxation from Florida A&M University and Nova Southeastern University respectively.  Her dad, Benson B. Campbell, Sr. was an educator in Walton County for 38 years. Teaching has been part of her life for a long time. She has 18 years of teaching experience. This includes 4 years in Palm Beach County Schools, 12 years in Rockdale County School District (GA), and 2 years at Emerald Coast Middle School.  She loves teaching because she loves to see the light bulb come on for her students. She makes a significant impact on her students here at ECMS as an 8^th Grade teacher.  She is also proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

In her spare time, she loves playing board games, helping others and working with numbers.

She is glad to be home.