Greenville Middle School teacher balances career and education at 20 years old Joshua Hall, a 20-year-old from Greenville, is making an impact as a full-time 5th grade teacher at Greenville Middle School. Balancing his career with online classes at the University of West Alabama, he's following in the footsteps of his family members in local education. Hall's enthusiasm and dedication to his students' growth reflect the potential of young educators. GREENVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - A middle school teacher in Greenville is already making an impact - and he's still a student himself. Mr. Joshua Hall teaches 5th grade at Greenville Middle School. He's only been teaching full-time as a long-term substitute for a few months.Joshua Hall Shares Teaching Journey"It all happened around November last year. I started in October as a teacher assistant, but now I'm here full time as a teacher, so I love it," Hall said. Hall said it's been a fun experience getting his career started in the classroom as a young teacher."I guess I am the new kid on the block. I am 20 years old so, I am quite young, but my kids are learning," he said."I see growth in their learning and their path, so it's good. " Originally from Greenville, Hall grew up in the community. His parents worked in local hospitals and schools. His aunt, Dr. Sherri Herrington, serves as an assistant principal at Greenville Middle School.Hall Pursues Education Degree OnlineNow, he's following in their footsteps. Hall is taking classes online at the University of West Alabama to achieve his goal of teaching full-time. He loves math and initially wanted to be a professor."I'm doing online, so I can move a little bit quicker, than if I were in person. So, now I can go home because I'm a teacher by day and a student by night. It keeps me busy," he said. Hall previously worked at the public library and still volunteers there.Teacher Builds Deep Student ConnectionsAs a 5th grade teacher, he teaches all subjects and says spending all day with his students helps him build deeper connections."I learn more about them when they're with me all day, so I can make that, you know, kind of relationship and connection with them. " Not reading this story on the WSFA News App? Get news alerts FASTER and FREE in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store!