Welcome to the 2008-2009 Teen Leadership web page. My name is Randy Shelly. If last year's beginning is any indication of what the Teen Leadership class can do for kids then the 2008-2009 classes will be phenominal! Last year's students had an educational experience that for many of them was a life-changing adventure in self-discovery and personal growth. This class is designed to allow students to find within themselves those leadership abilities that will allow them to become the leaders at MHS, in their homes, and the community of Montgomery. TL makes the transition from the junior high school setting to the high school setting much easier for those who take this class. We're looking forward to a second outstanding year of growth in those young women and young men today who will be our adult leaders of tomorrow.

I am looking forward to meeting you at Meet the Teacher on Monday, September 8, 2008.

I am beginning my 24th year in education, 8th at Montgomery. Prior to becoming the Teen Leadership Facilitator in 2007 I taught Integrated Physics and Chemistry both at MHS and Huntsville. I am currently the Assistant Head Football Coach and Head Track Coach. Prior to entering the education profession I was a Lieutenant with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for 12 years. Things I saw there convinced me that I needed to be working with young people on the outside of the fence rather than guarding them on the inside.

Educational Background:
Bachelor of Science degrees from Sam Houston State University in Agriculture / Criminology & Corrections
Kinesiology / Physical Science
Capturing Kids' Hearts / Teen Leadership Facilitator certification
Graduate of Trinity High School - Trinity Texas (some time ago)

Educational Philosophy:
Within every kid there is something good if we will give him or her the chance to find it. That begins with trust, me trusting that kid and that kid trusting me. Together we can find the way to improving ourselves and eventually to greatness.

I have adopted the theme...
"You can walk with the Chickens or fly with the Eagles...which will it be?" for the Teen Leadership class. I believe that we get to make choices each and every day of our lives that determine whether we will soar like eagles or peck around on the ground like chickens...that choice is ours.

Schedule:
A Day
1A Freshman Athletics
2A Teen Leadership
3A Conference / ISS 10:50 - 12:15
4A Varsity Athletics

B Day
5B Freshman Athletics
6B Conference 9:11 - 10:50
7B Conference / ISS
8B Varsity Athletics

email: rshelly@misd.org
phone: 936-597-3142