Heritage’s New Teachers: Mrs. Jones Takes on HHS

Abigail Maynor, Staff Writer • August 23, 2023

Mrs. Britt Jones is one of the newest members of the Heritage family. She has been a special education teacher for over ten years, and she’s continuing that here. Previously, she has worked in Hamilton County at Normal Park Elementary School as a Paraprofessional. Then at Franklin Williamson County School System in Tennessee as a Special Education teacher. Then Walker County and in Dalton City. She has taught grades Pre-K through 9th grade and now 10th grade here at Heritage. She works as an all year Special Education teacher. With the transitions of schools and grades, heritage is different then her other school because she “is getting used to the maturity level of the older kids and not having to watch every little thing.” When she teaches, she follows a motto. Her motto is do unto others as you would have them do unto you: the Golden Rule and she always treats kids how she treats her own kid. Mrs. Jones said, “I love working with kids and seeing when they finally get it or have that ‘Aha’ moment and just making those relationships and being a positive influence.” In her free time, she is a big reader and loves spending time with family. Her favorite authors are Flannery O’Connor and Ernest Hemingway. Also, she loves swimming in the summer with her husband and one daughter whom is now in college. We are so excited to have Mrs. Jones here at Heritage and learn new things from her!

About the Contributors

Abigail Maynor, Staff Writer

Abigail Maynor is a 15-year-old student at Heritage High School. This year, she is a sophomore. In her free time, Abigail loves to hang out with her mom, dad, Lexi (her sister), and her best friends. She has a dog named Brutus and a bearded dragon named Bowser. Brutus is a Boxer-Collie mix and the sweetest dog in the world. Abigail enjoys listening to country music and having fun. She has always wanted to go to the Bahamas. Her favorite TV shows are "Cobra Kai," "The Good Doctor," and "Criminal Minds." Abigail is a part of SkillsUSA with Public Safety and the K9 club. Starting this year, with Public Safety, she is going to be helping with parking! Even though this is a very small and easy job, it slowly starts her into her future career. Abigail wants to be either a CSI or FBI with a K9 unit. She has dreamed of this since she was a kid. Some other jobs she has in mind are sniper, negotiator, or anything that has to do in that field. She is also starting the Police Explorers program. Abigail is so excited to start this. This is just the start of her lifelong career.

Briley Simpson, Yearbook Editor

Briley Simpson is entering her fourth year as a staff member of the HHS General Journal. She enjoys reading all the articles that get published and loves coming up with new ideas of things to cover. As this is her senior year, she is excited to once again help with the yearbook "The Legacy." She and staff member Allie Boyd are Co-Editors of the book. Briley also occupies her time by participating in clubs such as the Musical Theatre Tech team, BETA, SGA, NHS, NEHS, and the Lady Generals Soccer Team. When Briley is not thinking about school, she turns to her bookshelf: a place where she feels the most comfort. Reading is one of her most enthralling pastimes. While she dives into a new story, she also likes to listen to music. Taylor Alison Swift is, of course, her #1 artist on Spotify and has been for the past five years. All in all, Briley is both overcome with sadness and optimism as she enters her final year of High School. She hopes that the work she accomplishes in Journalism will in fact leave a legacy!

Heritage’s New Teachers: Mrs. Jones Takes on HHS

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