TMS is now an AMSTI school
By Nolie Ramsey and Hannah Sheffield TMS Journalism students
This year Thomasville Middle School is an AMSTI school. AMSTI stands for Alabama Math and Science Technology Initiative.

In 1997, the state of Alabama created the program called AMSTI. Seventh grade science teacher Stephani Wright said that AMSTI is "totally cool." She explained it is hands-on learning for students.

Teachers who are AMSTI trained spend over 80 hours training to become an AMSTI teacher.

In Mrs. Wright's classroom, students dissect black worms, study WOW bugs, raise radishes, help produce a butterfly garden and create their own pond.

Wright said it allows students to become "little scientists."

Seventh grader Brianna Newton said, "It is totally awesome."

Another seventh grade student, Stephanie Harris remarked, "It's pretty fun."

Mrs. Wright stated, "It is hard for the teachers, but really worth it."

Other teachers also think AMSTI is worth the effort. Sixth grade teacher Cheryl Hyde thinks it is a good program, but she fears there is not enough material being covered.

Eighth grade teacher Jeanette Johnson thinks everything about AMSTI is also worthwhile. "The ideas, equipment and student activities are really cool."

AMSTI helps students understand their work. Hands-on activities help the students work better than with a book. AMSTI is a great program.

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