EDITORS NOTE : The Suffolk News-Herald is doing a Q&A with all of the teachers of the year in the Suffolk Public Schools division. Today, we are writing about King’s Fork Middle School Librarian Ariel Ralph. We asked her 20 questions and shortened this interview into some of our favorite responses.
Ralph is in her 15th year in education, with two years with SPS and King’s Fork Middle School.
She’s married to Brennan Ralph and has three children, ages three, four, and six. Two of their children attend SPS schools.
At one time, Ralph coached girls basketball and cheerleading; however, she says at the moment, she is focused on attending to her children’s activities and learning. Ralph hopes to return to coaching as she enjoys mentoring her athletes and helping them pursue their dreams and goals.
Ralph also uses her brand, Edify, to uplift and encourage others to believe in themselves, to go after their dreams and goals, and to express faith. She says the brand uplifts women through scriptures and encourages women to use words to edify one another.