Tonya Tehranie:
CLASS OF 1985
Furman High SchoolClass of 1985
Sumter, SC
Furman High SchoolClass of 1991
Sumter, SC
Furman High SchoolClass of 1985
Sumter, SC
Tonya's Story
Life
Currently teaching middle school in Germany, Just moved to Japan to teach 6th graders (august 2009)
School
Biggest crushes: Roger Kennedy, Craig Spann, all of my brother's friends and Wesley Geddings
Teacher inspired me most: Patricia Smith-Art teacher
Best school memories: basketball cheering sections and slam dunks by Steve Williams, Alonzo McBride, etc; Trash Can Gang (Cabrina, Esa, Robin, Audrey, Nelichia)-made funky beats with hands, feet and metal trash cans; Steppin Out TV appearance (11th grade); playing pranks on Esa Strickland and Sharon Hammond; getting in trouble with Aric Smarra; prank calls to Ira and Wesley; playing in the percussion section in the marching band; chasing my brother through the halls and getting caught by Mrs. Williams--who always threatened to tell our parents; art battles with Alfredo Flores; winning art awards; helping draw/paint the Furman Indian mural on the gymnasium wall; school dances in the cafeteria; Valleyview skating rink; almost being beat up by Constance, but fast-talked my way out; going to softball games and having fun with Cabrina and Linda Houck on the bus; volleyball games; and being the detention hall que...Expand for more
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College
Attended Benedict College for 1 year before transferring.
Attended USC/Columbia-earned B.A in Art Studio
Attended USC/Columbia- earned Master of Arts in Teaching +30
Certified to teach in Maryland and for the Department of Defense schools overseas
Currently earning additional teaching certification-Master's +60
Workplace
I teach 8th grade Language Art and Reading to special needs and regular ed students on base.
This is my 4th year at this school. I previously taught in Maryland for 6 years. I love teaching and have fun with my students. Many of them try to be the class clown but they don't realize that I have already mastered those skills and will catch them every time.
In December, I just directed my first school play, EBONY SCROOGE, which had 28 cast/crew.
My daughter attends my school but still remains VERY talkative and social, like her mother. My son's school is connected and he is quiet and intelligent, like his dad.
Military
Although I grew up on the military bases (Dad retired Air Force), I currently teach on Vogelweh Air base here in Germany. I work for the Department of Defense.
At USC, I completed 2 years of AF ROTC.
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