Students and faculty alike come seeking a different environment, new memories and fresh experiences. As they enter into a new beginning and overcome challenges, they discover their true strength and resilience.
Texas High’s newest Algebra 1 teacher, Alissa Bell, enters into the doors of the Math and Science Building each day, prepared to let her passion guide her. Bell’s dedication to her students fulfills her desire to help others. Her prior experiences serve as lessons learned that assist in forming the foundation of who she is today.
“I have 11 years [of] experience in teaching, [and] I am currently teaching Algebra 1,” Bell said. “[I have learned that] patience and curiosity go hand-in-hand. Listening to students and sparking their curiosity turns into a two-way street. They teach [me] as much as I teach them.”
She hopes to shape her students’ academic and problem-solving skills by cultivating students and introducing them to the ins and outs of discipline within academic success.
“I wanted to teach here because I admire the school’s focus on student growth and community,” Bell said. “Helping students [gives them] the confidence to reach their full potential.”
Bell reveals her inspiration for becoming an educator lies deeply rooted in her time in school.
“I am inspired by my own teacher, who helped me when I was a struggling student,” Bell said. “My eighth-grade math teacher made everyone feel like a ‘math detective.’ I’ll never forget her saying mistakes are just clues. That mindset shapes how I teach today— with curiosity, encouragement, and a little fun.”
As this school year unfolds, a fresh slate of ideas, people, and passion quickly fill the air, allowing room for members of the Texas High community to better themselves. The year awaits, full of firsts in and out of the classroom, once again proving that new beginnings hold the power to spark ideas into realities.
“When students are curious and excited, achievement follows naturally. Learning is always more meaningful when it feels fun,” Bell said. “I want everyone to feel confident tackling challenges, even if it means making mistakes. Growth matters more than perfection.”
