Ms. Green

Jacque Green has been teaching for 32 years. She started her career out at City High from 2000 to 2007, and has been teaching again at City for the past three years.

“I really do enjoy doing what I do. The kids are so much fun. And we do so many fun projects,” Green said. “And I just enjoy high school kids an awful lot. And so I think I’ll just miss being connected to that younger generation.

Green teaches Family and Consumer Science, something she very much enjoys.

“I’ve had a really good career. This is all I’ve ever done,” Green said. “I guess I feel really proud that I’ve survived this long in teaching.”

After 32 years, Green is retiring the same year her youngest daughter graduates from City.

“It’s hard. Teaching is really hard job. It’s very stressful,” Green said. “It’s very time consuming. And I guess I’m just happy that I had a really good career doing it.”

Not only does Green teach, but she also helps out with the theatre department’s costumes. She’s done costuming for many shows before, and has recently started costuming for City. She might continue to help with costumes after retirement.

“It’s been a lot of fun. I’ve learned a lot,” Green said. “I’ve discovered a lot of things about kids. And thats been another piece that i’ve really enjoyed a lot.”

Additionally, Green runs culinary club. One activity she enjoys with the club is cooking for the hungry fans at the last home football game.

“I’ve really enjoyed culinary club. The kids that come in for culinary club are so energetic. And they really want to try new things and create new things,” Green said. “We come in here after school and we just have a ball. We just have a really good time making whatever, having fundraisers, and making meals.”

Green believes City is a very welcoming institution.

“It’s really comfortable to be here. People listen, people are friendly. And it’s just a very positive place to be. You’re very supported,” Green said. “I am a department of one, and so I don’t have a lot of colleagues to chat with all day, but everybody’s so friendly. So that’s I guess what I like about it.”