My name is Rebecca King. I live on a farm in Leesburg, Mississippi, a small town 26 miles from Jackson Prep. Most of my time is spent working or driving, but I also enjoy seeing family and friends. My husband, C.B., and I have two sons and a daughter. We also have two four-year-old grandchildren, Clancy and Kirby.

In addition to my family and church, Jackson Prep is special to me. I am beginning my 21st year in this school. Currently, I teach five classes of American Literature. I enjoy teaching literature, especially the works of writers such as John Steinbeck and William Faulkner who describe the lifestyles of poor, displaced Americans during the Depression. Reading these works gives me a real appreciation for the opportunities available to most of us today.

I have seen many changes over the past 20 years since I began teaching at Prep. Highway 25 had not been built, for example, and extensive use of the internet was unheard of. Who would have dreamed that most students would have their own telephones and E-mail addresses? Prep has changed, too—it has gotten better! Because of its commitment to excellence, I’ve always been proud to teach at this school. I have enjoyed knowing many special students.

Subjects taught/activities sponsored: Eleventh Grade College Prep English teacher/ Cum Laude sponsor

Total years of teaching experience: 23 years, 21 at Jackson Prep

Colleges attended: B.A., Mississippi College, M.Ed., Mississippi College