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Molly Cook
Molly Cook began teaching Spanish in 2009 and joined Hewitt-Trussville High School in 2011.
Q: Why teaching?
A: My mom, aunt and uncle were teachers. I loved Spanish in college and discovered through leadership roles that I enjoyed guiding people toward a common goal. Teaching combined both passions, and the relationships I’ve built with students and colleagues are the best part.
Q: What’s special about Hewitt-Trussville?
A: There’s a shared commitment to doing what’s best for students — not just academically but in preparing them to be capable, responsible adults. I also love that every student has a path to follow, whether that’s the arts or career-prep programs like engineering and culinary arts.
Q: Fun fact?
A: I swam competitively for 10 years, now coach the varsity swim team and have been to Disney World more than 25 times.
Q: Most rewarding part of your job?
A: Seeing students grow kinder, more mature and more respectful over the years. I teach some in Spanish I and then again in AP Spanish as seniors. It’s amazing to see that full-circle growth.
Q: Why language matters...
A: Learning a language is important beyond academics. It’s a practical skill and a character-building one. You’re learning empathy and appreciation for other cultures. It’s like music — working in concert with others to communicate — and it connects us in our shared humanity.
