Moving from math class to math class, Alexander Mitchell, a former SHS student, has found himself in the same building he graduated from four years ago. 

During high school, Alexander’s classes never appealed to him like math did. So he decided to pursue a career in it beginning at Ball State University. 

During Alexander’s time at Ball State, he made many achievements such as becoming a student lecturer. 

“At college, I became a student lecturer where I had been teaching math classes there for 2 years,” Alexander said. “I was teaching lower level mathematics, creating lessons and teaching college kids.”

He is currently majoring in mathematics and student teaches with math teacher Bradley Mitchell.

Bradley wanted to have a student teacher, so when he heard Alexander had the same last name as him he was intrigued. 

“It had been a while since I’ve had a student teacher and I’ve appreciated the opportunity to help somebody else who’s trying to join the teaching profession,” Bradley said. 

As Alexander continues his journey in student teaching and attending college, he hopes to teach at SHS for the 2024-25 school year. 

“I hope to stay around Southport just because I’ve always really liked the community …, Alexander said.. “When  interacting with the staff I’ve had very good experiences with them even as a past student. They see me as an equal still.”

Always feeling welcome in class at SHS, Alexander said he wishes to make others feel the same way he did.

Alexander wanted to become a math teacher because throughout high school he always had teachers that he felt safe to be with. He would always leave class just to spend time with them. He found his place in the classroom and wants to provide that safe environment for other students. 

Alexander hopes to make math more fun and wants students to be able to enjoy it. 

“I hope to help students see math more positively, where it’s not just numbers on a page, and also provide a chance for students to be themselves and open up more,” Alexander said.