The thing I love most about teaching at Alternative is restoring a student's faith in education.  It is very rewarding to watch a student have a change of heart when it comes to their feelings about school and their future.  

I feel that returning to Fruitport to teach and work for this community was my calling.  The heart and soul of the high school is built upon creating positive and influential student and staff relationships.  I take great pride in seeing former students and hearing their stories of success.

Having worked in the Fruitport Community School District in different capacities since 1993, I can truly say I love my district.  Of course, I may be a tad partial as I am an alumnus of the district, married to an alumnus of the district and my children are now alumni of the district.  I guess you could say the Clarke family bleeds blue and white!

I truly enjoy the variety of classes I am able to teach and the variety of students that come through our program.  It is never boring.

I love being a school counselor, no two days are alike and I learn something from my students every day.  It's my hope that I can touch the lives of my students by helping them plan and reach their goals for after high school or by helping them overcome the things that can get in the way of school success.