My name is Janet Hailey Stevenson.  I have lived in Nebo almost my entire life, so there was never any question when I became a teacher where I would want to teach.  I am married to Doyle Stevenson and have four great children. My children attended NES from kindergarten through the eighth grade and always enjoyed their experiences here.  Now, to my satisfaction, two of my grandchildren attend Nebo Elementary.

When I decided to attend college, I was 35 years old, had four children ages 8-18, and most everyone I knew thought I had lost my mind.  After 4 years of balancing a family and schoolwork, I finally accomplished my goal of becoming certified in Elementary Education.  I have a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Ed grades 1-8.  Even though I student taught in the second grade under Mrs. Geraldine McCartney, (who was a wonderful role model), I much prefer to teach the older age children.  

My first year I spent teaching Special Education at Nebo/Fellowship. After that, I began teaching the 8th grade and stayed there for seven years.  The next three years were spent teaching the 6th grade.  This past year we decided to try to teach block scheduling for 6th-8th grades.  Currently I am teaching Language Arts for grades 6 through 8.  I plan to retire from here when the time comes.  I love to teach and I love my students and co-workers that I share problems and pleasures with each day.  I suppose you could say that my motto about teaching would be this: