Presidential Perspectives

Authors

  • Rebecca Pflughoeft McPherson High School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62704/w85wav53

Keywords:

KATE, imagination, creativity, English Language Arts (ELA), reading, writing, dedicated teachers, classroom experiences, gratitude

Abstract

KATE President Rebecca Pflughoeft shares a personal story of how influential English language arts (ELA) teachers sparked her lifelong passion for reading and writing, shaping her path from an intended social science teacher to an ELA educator. Pflughoeft emphasizes the importance of fostering a love of reading and maintaining high expectations for students; expresses gratitude for the unexpected opportunities within KATE, including serving as its president; and celebrates the community of passionate ELA teachers.

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Author Biography

  • Rebecca Pflughoeft, McPherson High School

    Rebecca Pflughoeft (B.A. Social Science Education, History, Political Science; M.S., Adaptive Special Education) is the current President of the Kansas Association of Teachers of English. She teaches English at McPherson High School, USD 418 McPherson Public Schools. She is a member of NCTE and serves on the William Allen White Book Awards Selection Committee. She can be reached at rebecca.pflughoeft@mcpherson.com or kansasenglishpresident@gmail.com.

References

Kansas English, vol. 107

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Published

2026-06-30

Issue

Vol. 107 (2026)

Section

The President's Column

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How to Cite

Presidential Perspectives. (2026). Kansas English, 107. https://doi.org/10.62704/w85wav53