JONES COUNTY, MS (WDAM) - <\/p>\n
South Jones High School Biology Teacher Abigail Warden will receive an award that has been a long time goal. <\/p>\n
\"State Biology Teacher of the Year. I will get an award at the National Convention for Biology Teachers,\" said Warden. <\/p>\n
Two students, who were taught by Warden in the ninth grade, rememberWarden going the extra mile with all her students, making sure they excel inside and outside the classroom. <\/p>\n
\"She definitely gives the extra time. I knowI can come to her for anything, and she is actually my senior high beta club sponsor. She is really like a second mom to everyone at the school,\" said South Jones Senior, Molly Marshall. <\/p>\n
\"She's a teacher, but she is also your friend. She will stay afterwards. She will help you. She really puts her whole effort into making a student successful,\" said South Jones Senior, Neal Steinwinder. <\/p>\n
A former student nominated Warden for the State Biology Teacher Award. Warden says the accolade drives her to work harder. <\/p>\n
\"I was humbled because there is so much more I can still learn . So much more I can still do. It makes me want to work hard for the students,\" said Warden. <\/p>\n
Warden remembers what sparked her love for science and desire to teach. <\/p>\n
\"I had asixth grade teacher who was my science teacher thatI really loved.Her name was Mrs. Thomas. She was a really sweet lady,\" said Warden. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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