West Elementary has the best students and teachers around!  The faculty and staff provide a loving and caring atmosphere in which children feel comfortable and wanted.  The administration at West encourages parents to participate in the education.  Parents are always welcome!

 Robbin Morthel, Principal

 I am Robbin D. Morthel, and the oldest of five children. I was raised in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. My spouse is Eddie Morthel. I have one step-daughter, one step-granddaughter and three great grandchildren. I have one sister and three brothers. My parents, Thomas and Sarah Bender still reside in Mt. Juliet.
 

I received my elementary and secondary education in the Wilson County School System.  I currently have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Special Education for K-12 and a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Trevecca University. In addition, I am currently working on my doctorate at Trevecca and will complete the program May 2, 2009.

 I was a Special Education teacher in Wilson County Schools for sixteen years and a school counselor at W.A. Wright Elementary for five years, and assistant principal at Mt. Juliet Middle School for five years. Presently, I have been selected to be the principal at West Elementary School beginning in the fall of 2008.

 I attend church at Holy Temple Church located in Mt. Juliet. My hobbies are reading and enjoying life. My priorities are family, church, and making the difference in the lives of people. 

In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence, the supreme quality for a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office. If a man's associates find him guilty of being phony, if they find that he lacks forthright integrity, he will fail. His teachings and actions must square with each other. The first great need therefore is integrity and high purpose.  -Dwight D Eisenhower

My name is Becky Siever and I am thrilled to be at West Elementary.  I was a classroom teacher at Lakeview and Mt. Juliet Elementary before becoming the new Assistant Principal.  I have experience teaching grades 2^nd-6^th grades and I even briefly taught an adult GED class. I have also taught in the White County school district as well as Holy Rosary Academy. 

I am married to Philip and have two terrific boys.  One is in the 5^th grade at Lakeview and the other is an 8^th grade student at Mt. Juliet Middle School. 

I believe that all children should be treated fairly and with respect.   I want to help them learn to be good citizens and great students.  One of my favorite sayings is, "If it is to be, it is up to me."  I think all students should make that part of their every day life at West.  I want them to know that they are the only ones that can "MAKE IT HAPPEN" whether it be making good grades or making good behavior choices.