D.J. Howell named Tribe Member of the Week

Bellefontaine City Schools is proud to announce its Thursday Tribe Member of the Week.

D.J. Howell is this week’s recipient.

Title: Bellefontaine Intermediate School 4th Grade English Language Arts Teacher

Years of experience: 24 years

Why you love being a Chieftain: I love being a Chieftain because it allows me to build strong relationships with the students and families in my community. I get to see kids grow into the people they are meant to be. I enjoy being a part of their journey.

Classroom motto or quote to live by: “I say ‘try’; if we never try, we shall never succeed.” – Abraham Lincoln

What you love doing outside of school: I love spending time with Mr. Howell, Lincoln, and Truman. I also love to read, knit, and travel to new places as well as old favorites.

Photo: D.J. Howell