This fall Southern Lehigh welcomed a new Spanish teacher, Mrs. Aleica Deterville, who filled the position of Mrs. Joan Imms-Geiser who now teaches in another district. Although moving to a new school with different grade levels than she’s previously taught is a challenge, it is one Mrs. Deterville embraces with open arms, and she is excited to embark upon her journey teaching in a high school.

“After having the opportunity to work in the elementary sector for a couple years, I wanted to challenge myself a little bit and try out the high school level,” she said.

Transitioning into Southern Lehigh High School has been much easier with the help of those around her. Not only have students been very supportive, but so have other faculty and staff members. 

 “The awesome, welcoming community, students, teachers, and families have all been so welcoming and it has helped me to love it here even more,” she said. 

Although she spends much of her time teaching Spanish, Mrs. Deterville loves traveling. While she has had her fair share of continental travel, she enjoys experiencing other countries.  Whenever she has the opportunity, trying different foods, learning about different cultures, and obtaining more knowledge about other people around the world intrigues her and brings her joy. 

On top of traveling, Mrs. Deterville takes pride in her dancing ability.  

“I love to dance,” she said. “My students know I love dancing, but I don’t think they realize how good I am at it.”

As she progresses through her first year teaching at Southern Lehigh High School, she hopes to see growth both in herself and in her students. Taking on the task of becoming a teacher at a new school is a huge leap in itself, but by working with her students, she knows she will fit right in. Once the school year comes to an end, Mrs. Deterville hopes to reflect back and see positive developments within herself and in her students.