Mr. Hargraves

I love teaching at Holy Trinity because of the students, parents, and faculty. It is the combination that make this atmosphere out of the world! The students have talents and unique abilities in a plethora of areas. They make my school day fly by with their interesting thoughts, ideas, and kindness. The parents are amazing at HT. I look forward to parent-teacher conferences because kids are emulations of their parents. Our students are so wonderful because of our parents. Parents will remember your birthday, teach about Jesus during Character Ed, and they will treat you like family. The parents are one of the ingredients that makes this school special. Last but not least the faculty and staff make this school what it is; truly remarkable. There is so much time and effort that are put into their lesson plans so that students can comprehend what they are learning. The teachers and administration truly attend to the needs of all the children that walk these halls. Nothing is ever good enough. This school is constantly innovating ideas and tweaking social gatherings so that every student feels connected and loved. The custodial staff care for the students’ safety and provide the students with the nicest facilities any kid could ever ask for. This place is truly one of a kind.

I want my students to feel comfortable in their own skin when speaking in front of an audience. I want them to be able to speak their opinions and to accept/respect other people’s views as well. I have a sign on my door that states, “LEARN FROM THE PAST.” It is important for our children to learn about the history of America and other nations so that the same mistakes are not being repeated. History should not make you think of a timeline, but instead it should make you feel something. How do you feel about the American flag that was still standing as Francis Scott Key watched from a ship during the War of 1812, or when Harriet Tubman went back and forth on the underground railroad to save more African Americans from slavery/oppression, or when Alexander the Great had nothing left to conquer and he perished on his journey back home, or where life originated with the Separate origins theory/the out of Africa theory/ The Garden of Eden theory. History has so much content that is made to inspire our young people to make a difference.

My God helps to recharge my battery. Reading the word and taking time out of my day to spend with God gets me to feeling 100 percent. God has blessed me with a wonderful wife, family, and friends. What more can I ask for or want, but he still provides. Reading about Jesus in the Gospels affirms my faith and helps me to build my fortress on a rock that cannot be shaken. I find that I am at my weakest when I am away from reading scripture. Every good work that I have done is from God and I will continue to be a vessel for him.