How Ssg Spencer Changed My Life

When I was 5 I went to Eisenhower elementary my teacher in kindergarten was Mrs. Herbst. All of my teachers were just ok but then in fourth grade I had an awesome teacher named Mrs. dune she gave us an extra recess and just gave us candy if we were good. She had us play with computers if we got are work done.

First Sergeant Randall J. Spencer enlisted into the US Army on February 20, 1986 as a 63T, Bradley Fighting Vehicle Systems Mechanic. He attended Basic Training and Advance Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Upon completion of AIT in May 1986, 1SG Spencer went to his first duty assignment with Troop B, 3rd Squadron 7th Cavalry, 3rd Infantry Division, in Schweinfurt, West Germany. 1SG Spencer was quickly recognized for his mechanical expertise and was assigned as the units M88A1 recovery vehicle operator. 1SG Spencer’s first training exercise was the annual Return of Forces to Germany (REFORGER). 1SG Spencer also spent three 45 day tours on the East/West German and Czechoslovakia Borders during the Cold War. 1SG Spencer was chosen above his peers to be Border Trace Certified, allowing him to make direct repairs and recover vehicles patrolling on the borders.

I am Command Sergeant Major Benny Hubbard of the 5th Medical Brigade located in Birmingham, AL. I have 32 years of service in the US Army Reserves and have served on every level of leadership to my current position. I have known CPT Spencer since I accepted the Position of Command Sergeant Major for the 5TH Medical Brigade in July 2014. I have worked with her and or observed her while on Battle Assemblies and annual training event during my tenure.

Most people have or have had a teacher that has inspired them. For me, the teacher that comes to mind is Mr. Rod Edson. There are many great things that describe Mr. Edson, but a few stand out to me more than others. Mr. Edson has inspired me in many ways because he has a great sense of humor, he is laid-back, and he is motivational.

Of the many classes that I chose to take, my two favorites were an English course and Health course. I may want to be a K-9 Officer, and these have few things in common with that career goal, but they were my favorite courses because of the professors who taught the course. Janice (Meredith) Privott for the English course, and Matthew Harpold for the Health course. These two teachers helped push me to better myself in almost every way. Mrs.Privott helped me on a personal level with stress and trauma; from her support she made me a much stronger person. Mr.Harpold helped me with my self-esteem, he took the time to help me when I needed it, even when I wasn’t in his class, just as Mrs.Privott did.

Through twelve years of school the teacher that stands out is my band teacher, Amanda Posey. She made me a better person, helped me grow up, and taught me many skills that I will use. She has made a positive impact and difference on my life. Posey has a passion for teaching music, teaches life lessons, and challenges her students making her an amazing teacher.

Over the years I have had the pleasure to work with a plethora of excellent teachers. Many of whom have had a lasting impact on me both as a performer and educator. The few teachers that have stand out were the perfect mixture of both great performer and teacher, but most importantly they seem to be heavily invested in my successes. The following teachers are just a few that fit this mold.

My teacher inspired me to go above and beyond my normal capabilities, and to reach out to others that were in distress. He inspired me to become a better leader, a better person, and a good role model for many kids in the classes below me. David Glasscock was his name, he is a generous man he invests in other to provide them with the tools necessary to be successful. Without his words of advice, I most likely wouldn´t be the same person that I am today.

2. Mrs. Farrah Burkhart, she was my instructor/mentor. We used to be part of a micro business that produce, market, and distribute candles. The team applied concepts like Standard Operating Procedures, Lean Manufacturing, and The 5S Methodology to our work. She shares her wisdom along with teaching the curriculum, what great teachers have in common. I learned a lot from her.

In 6th grade Mr. Strupp was always kind and a bit sarcastic, but in a friendly way. Mr. Fosse was funny and taught me math and science. Laura taught me how to play and do certain sports. In 7th grade Mr. Leister teaches me history, and I get to hear his interesting stories all the time. Ms. Duncan lays the hammer down, and strictly grades, which always encourages me to do my best. Ryan teaches me science (with a little help from Tim and Moby). Lastly Mimi, is a fun, but clumsy math teacher. All of them have been superb, and helped me through my two long years of Middle School.

My high school art teacher, Jackie Tingle, inspired me to create and further my education in art. Through her constructive criticism and her wonderful teaching skills she easily allowed me to develop my own skills as an artist. In a world full of two-dimensional characters, I found it amazing that she was a successful artist. Before I met her, I did not know it was even remotely possible to have a career in art. To this day, I still have respect for her and how she carries herself. Even at times when students treated her disrespectfully she remained professional.

Working in a position and fulfilling your duties are not always the same concept. During the interview Captain Geis emphasized several times that “the most important part of this job was the soldier who was supported” (2012). In this effect he embodied the NASW values of service, integrity, human relationships, and worth of the person. These assignments gave him the opportunity to care and direct soldiers, fulfilling both roles as a Social Worker and Officer. As an Army Officer the lines between Social Worker and Officer may have been blurred together but each were an important part of whom he is.

Choosing a favorite teacher is fairly difficult when one puts into account all the types of teachers they have known, all of them are important. Teachers are the second most important people in our lives, right after our parents. Teachers are persuasive and have the power to build a child up from an immature student to become a responsible adult; or they can completely and utterly crush a students hopes and dreams.

My homeroom teacher at the time had the most impact on me than any other mentors I had. People say

The teacher that stands out most in my head is my eleventh grade English teacher. She had a liberal arts background, and enjoyed the classic American writers; Hemingway, Steinbeck, what have you. She was in the class of teachers who was more impressed by actions and honesty