For Ryant Price II, a physical education teacher at Luling Elementary and a coach at Albert Cammon Middle School, the most rewarding part of teaching is witnessing student development.
“Whether it’s in the classroom or when I’m coaching, the joy students get from accomplishing what they may have thought wasn’t possible never gets old,” Price said.
A 2020 graduate of Nicholls State University, Price has taught physical education for four years, with two of those years in St. Charles Parish. At Hahnville High School, Price worked with Coach Brent Whittington. That placement made a big impact.
“He was the perfect role model for a young PE teacher, and he helped me become more professional and detail oriented with my lessons,” Price said.
Price’s desire to shape the next generation, and the impact that his former teachers had on him, inspired him to become a teacher.
“As a former student of St. Charles Parish Public Schools, I can think back to many of my former teachers who had positive impact on me, not only while I was in school, but throughout my life,” Price said. “I strive to be a positive role model to the students I am so grateful to serve.”
One of the biggest misconceptions about teaching elementary students is that they are too young to understand complex ideas, Price said.
“As educators it is our responsibility to teach complex ideas in age appropriate and engaging ways,” he said. “Pushing scholars to reach their potential starts from the time they enter our doors in kindergarten.”
Price said he prides himself on being a positive force for whatever school and community he works in. Coaching at Albert Cammon Middle School in his hometown of St. Rose is rewarding, he said.
“I get to pour back into the community that helped mold me into the man that I am today,” he said.
He said he is most proud of the lifelong relationships he has built with his fellow educations and his students.
“At Luling Elementary and at all St. Charles Parish public schools, we are committed to providing students with the best educational experience possible,” he said. “We work year-round to ensure we are doing our absolute best to help nurture and develop the students of our community.”
This year, Price is looking forward to continuing building relationships with the students of Luling Elementary.
“On the first day of school I am eager to welcome students with open arms and begin to instill the confidence and support needed to make this school year a great one,” he said.
