Kelli Purvis

For Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked students, families & staff to thank their favorite RPS 205 teacher and to tell us what makes them special. We’re sharing their responses on the 205 VIBE. Today, we're featuring our Middle School Teachers.

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Brianne Apantenco

"Because of you, I've really started to love math Your lessons have left an indelible mark on my life. ... You believed in me when I didn't. ... Thanks for lighting the path to knowledge! You've been more than a teacher; you've been an inspiration Your lessons have left an indelible mark on my life. ... You believed in me when I didn't. ... Thanks for lighting the path to knowledge! You've been more than a teacher; you've been an inspiration Your lessons have left an indelible mark on my life. ... You believed in me when I didn't. ... Thanks for lighting the path to knowledge! You've been more than a teacher; you've been an inspiration Your lessons have left an indelible mark on my life. ... You believed in me when I didn't. ... Thanks for lighting the path to knowledge! You've been more than a teacher; you've been an inspiration Your lessons have left an indelible mark on my life. ... You believed in me when I didn't. ... Thanks for lighting the path to knowledge! You've been more than a teacher; you've been an inspiration Your lessons have left an indelible mark on my life. ... You believed in me when I didn't. ... Thanks for lighting the path to knowledge! You've been more than a teacher; you've been an inspiration. Thank you Mrs. Apantenco."    - submitted by Ainara Pedemonte

"She helped me understand math. "- submitted by Kelvin Gomez

"She helped me learn math quickly and always made funny comebacks that make me laugh." - submitted by Arely Gamez

"I want to thank this teacher because she is funny and helps everyone and gives everyone time to finish their work."- submitted by Westyn McMullin

"She is such a great math teacher, and she always makes me happy and makes me always ready to go to her class! Thank you Mrs. Apantenco"- submitted by Isabella Mathes

"For being nice and giving a lot of chances. "- submitted by Jepiang Buger

"She is funny, helpful, nice. "- submitted by Cristopher Corona

"She is  funny, and she always helps me when I need it. Plus, she is always helping others."   - submitted by Elliot Panozzo

"Mrs Apantenco makes learning interesting. She does a good job teaching. She is the reason why I love math. " -submitted by Michael Garcia

Maureen Barndt

"Mrs. Barndt is helpful and funny." - submitted by Gabriella Kindler

"The best Social studies teacher of the year."- submitted by Treasure Halley

"I thank this teacher because she is kind, nice and always helps me when I need it, and she makes me understand stuff clearly and good. I love Mrs.Barndt."- submitted by Ainara Pedemonte

"I want to thank Ms. Barndt because she is my favorite ancient civilization teacher ever in 6th grade. I wish I could stay in Ms.Barndt's class forever!"- submitted by Michaela Toohey

"I want to thank Ms.Barndt because she is always pushing me to do something even if it is hard and gives me help when I need it."- submitted by Nilah Hines

"Ms. Barndt is my favorite teacher because she explains things in a simple manner, and I get A’s in her class."- submitted by Michaela Toohey

"Because she's funny and nice, and she understands me."- submitted by Navia Burnell

"She’s a great teacher, teaches well, and is very funny and kind. "- submitted by Christian Chavera

"I want to thank Ms.Barndt because she always made me feel safe, and I always laughed in her class, and I was always so happy with her."- submitted by Geraldine Vargas Sandoval

"For being nice and teaching me all about early earth."- submitted by Westen  Woolcott

"She is funny, and her class is difficult, but she helps us, and she makes fun activities for us to help us learn. "- submitted by Ruby Milsaps

"She’s funny, kind, and caring."- submitted by Arely Gamez

"She is a nice and sweet person that is loving and a good teacher. "- submitted by Kyleigh Daniels

"Being friendly, a good personality." - submitted by Benj Nabor

"I would like to thank this teacher for letting me talk to her even when she was going through a lot but did not care and cared about me and only me. Thank you for helping me when I messed up on a test, thank you!"- submitted by Sicilia Kelley

"She’s funny and cool."- submitted by Jepiang Bugere

"She helps me with anything I need, and she has been a good teacher since my 6th grade, and she still helps me to this day." - submitted by Mikail Bayrakdar

"I want to thank her because she is always willing to help me. She is one of the sweetest teachers I have ever had. I know I can always talk to her if I need to."- submitted by Arabella Almanaci

"She does a lot for the school and the people. She makes me feel happy with the stories that she tells us. She is the most hard-working person in this place. She gets a lot of backlashes, but she is the most loving teacher."- submitted by Payton Lindell

"Ms. Barndt is the biggest inspiration. She keeps it real and never tells us anything but the truth. She is the funniest teacher. She can be a little hot headed, but if you’re having a bad day when you go into the room, you start to feel relaxed."- submitted by Carter Windom

"She has made ancient civilizations so much easier as time went on. " - submitted by Emerson Hutmacher

"I want to thank this teacher because she helped me through the highs and lows and even the rough time. She respected everyone around her and makes everyone feel welcome. If you are stressed out, she won't leave you hanging. She talk you though it. She is brave and extremely funny." -submitted by Kendall Moehling

"She is serious and someone who you can spill the tea to. She is funny and kind, and she helps the students that aren't in her class but still helps them with stuff." -submitted by Jamiah Watkins

Timothy Bearden

"He is a student teacher, but he is really nice. When I need somebody, Mr. Tim is always there. -submitted by Kassidy Sayarath

Andrew Boehler

"He's nice and cool and chill. " - submittted by Hayden Rivas

Jessica Briggs

"Shes nice, and she takes care of you when you are sad." - submitted by Aleyna Huskic

"I want to thank this teacher, because she has helped me with the clearest instructions to getting the best grade in her class. Mrs.Briggs has been one of the nicest and favorite teachers I met all year throughout middle school." - submitted by Sama Al Halboosi

Kimberly Davis

"She is always there for me. She makes me feel better when I feel like I don't even want to live anymore. She teaches us stories that make me smile. She makes my day so much better by walking in the room. I may not be the best student in the world but to me, she's the most down-to-earth and understandable teacher in this school."- submitted by Zariah Stevens

"This teacher is always nice, and she brightens my day!" - submitted by Benjamin Schroeder

"Thank you so much for everything you do for us! All your fun activities and interesting lesson plans have taught me so much this year, and I always look forward to coming to class. You're the best! Thank you Mrs.Davis"- submitted by Isabella Mathes

"For being very nice and teaching a lot."- submitted by Aaron Metras

"She is so nice, and kind, and she makes me like school."- submitted by Gianna Fair

Patricia Guerra

"Because it is always fun to study and we also get free time." -submitted by Kabir Patel

Robyn Heitman

"She makes band class fun and entertaining."- submitted by Kelvin Gomez

"I want to thank Ms.Heitman for trying her best to make her students the best that she can be. She is the reason that I enjoy coming to school. I understand the fact that she tries her best and some of her students take her kindness for granted, I personally apologize for them. She cares about all of us and wants us to be the best that we can be. When we are in class, she will make funny jokes about weird things, I like that a lot about her. Every day she wears colorful bright clothing, she doesn't care if the things she wears don't match. She side eyes us when we do something wrong and it’s very funny when she does. She made a list of brain rot words to make our work more fun. I love her a lot and hope she will start teaching high school band as well so I can have her then. - submitted by Brooklyn Bryant

"Because she helps me with my instrument and she tells me if I made a mistake or I'm doing good and I lover her so much." -submitted by Revelle Bushey

Scott Hoel

"Very funny and nice." - submitted by Aaron Metras

"He was always patient with me and never angry and always having a good day." -submitted by Abdulrahman Saeed

"He was a good coach and helped us with everything and when we had problems." -submitted by Ayden Smith

Julie Hoyer

"Thank you for being a good teacher." -submitted by Yusufu Rashidi

Gavin Hughes

"For helping me with the ancient facts about the  world.  "- submitted by Tyler  Williams

"Mr. Hughes is the best teacher ever because he listens to me whatever I'm talking about."   - submitted by Nimah Siddiqui

"He is a nice cool teacher. He lets us talk. He lets us eat in his room. He's kind and my favorite teacher."- submitted by Isaac Blanco

"He’s cool and nice. He lets me eat here."  - submitted by Devin Ellingson

"Thank you for letting us have free time after a test."- submitted by Kyron English

"Mr. Hughes lets me eat in his classroom for lunch. He is nice to me and makes sure I have all my things written down before he moves onto the next question."- submitted by Leila Herrera

"For teaching me ancient civilizations." -submitted by Joury Jimenez

Erin Klaren

"She is the best teacher that can make you laugh even when sad." -submitted by Treasure Halley

"Thank you for helping me every time I ask for it. " -submitted by Kyron English

Deborah Krueger

"I want to thank Mrs. Krueger for being very cool and being funny in class and always making me laugh and smile everytime I walk in her classroom. Thank you for helping me learn more about high school and get me prepared." -submitted by Brandon Ramos

Asiya Laskonis

"She taught me a lot. "- submitted by Mustafa Esmil

"She is a good teacher and teaching good. "- submitted by Shaurya Patel

"She is nice, kind, and funny. She makes me laugh inside when she does something. She says things clearly and loud so everyone can hear. She is the best teacher I've ever had. I love Mrs.Laskonis."- submitted by Ainara Pedemonte

"She pushes me to work harder, and if it wasn’t for her, I would have been a bad kid. Even when I talk back, she still treats me good and never has she got me in trouble. She would always give me second chances, sometimes even thirds."- submitted by Saef Albahadly

"Whenever I needed Mrs. Laskonis, she lets me go in her room. When I was crying one day, she gave me a hug and she was walking with me, gave me some advice on how to calm down and about other stuff. She is like my 2nd mom to me and I’m thankful that I met someone like Mrs. Laskonis."- submitted by Kassidy Sayarath

Monica Meranda

"She made learning science fun, and is funny." -submitted by Mustafa Esmil

Amal Mizyed

"Thank you for being more than just a teacher. You're a mentor, a role model, and a friend. Your influence extends beyond the classroom, and I'm grateful for the life lessons you've taught me. You made me feel seen when I felt invisible. Thank you for always believing in me and showing me all I could become. Thank you Mrs.Mizyed."- submitted by Ainara Pedemonte

"Mrs, Mizyed is the best science teacher ever. She is so nice, and she helps me a lot to improve my science skills. I really love going into 1st hour. She has a positive attitude all the time."              - submitted by Malayzja Price

"I want to thank this teacher because she is always nice, and she lets us use microscopes!" - submitted by Benjamin Schroeder

"I wanted to thank this teacher because she has always helped me in the darkest times/moments."- submitted by Treasure Halley

"Thank you for helping me when I ask for it."- submitted by Kyron English

Itasha Montgomery

"I want to thank you Ms.montgomery for everything. When I was sad you make feel happy. You always make me laugh, and I wish you stay one more year here because we all love you so much." -submitted by Lindsay Gonzalez

" She is kind and I can Talk to her about my problems plus she gives me stuff only if I can get her question right that is why I love her and I thank her." -submitted by Emitithal Mekki

Ginger Murphy

"Because on Friday after work, we get free time and help us if we are struggling. " - submitted by  Da'myja Daniel

"Thank you so much for all your help. Thanks for everything you've done this year. You make learning fun. Teachers like you make pupils' days brighter. Your kindness is what makes you such a great teacher. Thanks for all your time and care this year. You're an amazing teacher. Thank you Mrs.Murphy" - submitted by Ainara Pedemonte

"I picked Miss Murphy because I used to have a hard time with reading, but now that I am in her class, I can read so much better. She really helped me out, and she hopes to help more people out that need it. She is always kind, brave, and respectful. She looks out for people. She truly is an amazing teacher."- submitted by Kendall Moehling

Emily Pugh

"Thank you for always listening. Thank you for being kind. Thank you for being compassionate. Thank you for caring so much. Thank you Mrs.Pugh."- submitted by Ainara Pedemonte

"Ms. Pugh has just helped me through so much. I feel like she has been there when no one else has at school. I can tell her all the drama. and she gives me positive things to do or say even if they won’t work. I love how much she cares about all her students and can have such a good attitude. She is so funny, and I want to appreciate how many stories, drama, and sadness she went through. I can always count on her to bring me joy. She is such a good teacher. " -submitted by Alivia Weightman

"I thank her because she has made me happy and strong. Whenever I was not doing well, she helped me out. You have made me feel better whenever I was down and that really helped.  Thank you so much for what you have done for me."- submitted by Izaac Bergeson

Keara Sabin

"I'm thanking Ms. Sabin because she has helped me so much this year. She has seen me through my up and downs. She has helped me through all of them. It was her first year and my first year, so we grow together in this school year. Me and Ms Sabin have lot in common." -submitted by Aria Humphries

"I want to thank Ms.Sabin for all the new memories I have of her class. I always look forward to the end of the day. Ms.Sabin has made me want to come to school.Thank you to Ms.sabin for making me love to come to school."-submitted by Viktoria Perez

"I want to thank this teacher for being kind, loving, and caring to me and everyone she meets, and being there for everybody." -submitted by Mirrie Davis

Todd Schmitz

"Thank you for making health class not only informative but also engaging. Your passion for teaching about wellness and your dedication to our well-being really stood out. Thank you Mr.Schmitz." -submitted by Ainara Pedemonte

"He is very funny and jokes with our class. I loved the stuff we learned, and I want to be some sort of doctor because of health." -submitted by Ruby Milsaps

Melissa Schoenrock

"Best Teacher award for doing all this hard work." -submitted by Treasure Halley

"Your class is fun and I enjoy it. You are really nice." -submitted by Ruby Milsaps

"She takes us to see shows. She does an amazing job teaching. I would not be surprised if she won teacher of the year." -submitted by Michael Garica

"She has taught me so much and is always kind." -submitted by Jozlyn Quince

Paula Versino

"She use to help me a lot." -submitted by Michael Scott

"Best Math teacher of the year." -submitted by Treasure Halley

Sarah Woodman

"I want to thank Mrs woodman for helping others." -submitted by Milani Moore

"Nice and kind." -submitted by Devonte Thomas

"Because she nice and pretty." -submitted by Mistique Murphy

"Thank you for teaching me." -submitted by Jozelyn Jenkins

Flinn

Paige Adkins

"She has helped me through hard time, she also respects my pronouns and gender, and she makes me feel safer than my own home." -submitted by Kassidy Taylor

Samar Al Zoubi

"The teatcher takes care of my son she is very helpful and supportive ." -submitted by Sam Almustafa

Amanda Andrus

"She is nice." - submitted by Jaxon Akey

""For being there for me, helping me grow in my learning, pushes me to do my best, and is overall one of the best teachers I have ever had.        "- submitted by Sophia Bugbee

"She’s just the best teacher ever and I love her so much. "- submitted by Adalyn Flint

"For making me feel like I belong in this world. "- submitted by Trinity Yearton

Jacob Bergeron

"Mr. Bergeron is a super sigma teacher here at Flinn Middle school. He should be President, we all should give him food. "- submitted by Hunter Cascio

"He has been there for me a lot and has always listened to my problems. "- submitted by Ariadne Orta

Brittney Berry

"She is the best teacher." -submitted by Daniel Almaraz Villagomez

Jeffrey Emmole

"He's cool." -submitted by Jon Chartier

"For helping me on stuff that I don't understand." -submitted by Vanessa Simental Herrera

Brandi Fago

"I have had 3 of my children attend Flinn and my 4th child attends now. Throughout all the years Miss Fago has been such a huge support system. Not only for me but for my kids. They know that they can come to her about anything and always feel like Their voice has been heard. We have created such a bond with the flinn staff and they are our extended family. But Brandi faygo is our person. " - submitted by Jaimie Seay

Megan Flores

"For helping kids in math foundations." -submitted by Arella Fort

"She is the best math teacher." -submitted by Armoni Titsworth

Allison Frieders

"She cares about me and wants me to exceed." - submitted by Dallas Vinyard

"She is super nice." - submitted by Lucas Harmon

Kevin Goad

"For helping me in gym and being honest to me and kind." -submitted by Ubaldo Saucedo Alfaro

James Goodman

"He is fun, nice, he is kind to me and other people, he lets us do fun things and be happy." -submitted by Briahna Genovese

Kyle Graham

Kyle Graham

"He is a very nice teacher and a teacher I can tell my problems too.” - submitted by Yaritza Maciel

"I want to thank Kyle Graham for helping me through my problems, talking me out of bad choices, being here for me, having my back all the time, giving me great advice, helping me through a bad day, and making me smile even if I'm not in a good mood. Mr. Kyle is a very kind, smart, funny teacher. He makes my day better by talking to me when I'm not in a good mood. He is someone I can talk to when I'm having issues with others or myself. I can count and depend on him to help me. Thank You for everything and helping me get where I need to be. All Love to you!"- submitted by Amanni Newton

Katy Griffin

"I want to thank this teacher because she is always there to help me and she is also nice kind and respectful. Mrs. Griffin is so trustful and you can always count on her to be there. There is so many more reasons to thank Mrs. Griffin but these are the most important." -submitted by Jordyn Law

Bailey Hanton

"She is nice and kind to people and a good teacher." -submitted by Hajr Muhrram

Hussein Hussein

"For being a good teacher and being nice to us!" -submitted by Xiomara Ordaz

Sarah Ingham

"For helping me in class and in 7th grade." -submitted by Brandon Carlson

Jordan Johnson

"She's very nice." -submitted by Kylianne Beck

Walid Kamel

"I want to thank you for helping me on the first day that I started school and helping me with math everyday in the morning when I used to struggle with math." - submitted by Josephine Katembo

"I want to thank you for everything you did to help me learn when you were at Lincoln Middle School with us." - submitted by Rosette Asumani

Kathryn Kotz

"I thank my teacher Ms. Kotz because she always give me stuff, and she would always save my food when I don't eat it and she would save for me in her fridge. I feel like Ms. Kotz is my second mom. If I am going through something, she would me push through it. She is best teacher I had of all time. 5 stars out 5 stars." -submitted by Eduardo Luviano Alvarez

David Lyons

"He pushes me hard to do my best, gives me shout outs when I reach my goals and do better, and makes me a better person by having me do my best." -submitted by Sophia Bugbee

"He cares a lot about the kids and is a sweet soul." -submitted by Kyrah Dodds

Brooke Mueller

"Because she is chill and very cool."- submitted by Brayden Anderson

"She is always there for me, and she always pushes me to do my best and be a better person and student.   "- submitted by Alivia Hogan

"She brings a smile to my face every day. " - submitted by Logan Funk

Tara Olson

“She is kind and has respect for everyone. "- submitted by Dalton Crane

"Thank you for extra history knowledge."- submitted by Martin Do

"For teaching the 6th grade history of grapes, China, ancient Egypt and so many more."  - submitted by Arella Fort

Tania Paterick-Sterud

"For making her class interesting and fun." -submitted by Ronan Davis

Kelli Purvis (pictured above)

"Thank You for being there for me when I needed someone the most. You are an amazing teacher!" -submitted by Daniela Castro-Acosta

"She is nice, she helps me with my work, and she is fun. "- submitted by Brylee Roe

"I want to thank her because she is so kind to me and other people. She is funny, she lets me make my stories in class, she lets me sit by my friend."- submitted by Briahna Genovese

"She is nice, and I feel that she is a really good teacher."- submitted by Hannah Johnsen

"For teaching us in ELA."- submitted by Arella Fort

Nancy Ryan

"She's my favorite teacher I ever had." -submitted by Logan Funk

Patricia Scanlon

"Ms. Scanlon is my favorite teacher. She is nice and chill and not really that strict of a teacher." -submitted by Marie Stillman

Cynthia Simms

"She is very nice to students." -submitted by Jaxon Akey

Tracy Tartaglia

"She always helps me and other students in the class with things they are struggling with. She helps me and the whole class understand what we are learning. She also teaches very good. (I understand math better when Mrs. Tartaglia is teaching) She is very kind and helpful." - submitted by Leng Mercy

"She’s a funny teacher. When we were doing the IAR test, she let us sit with friends, watch movies, have free time, and she would let us eat snacks and she would also let us outside.” - submitted by Jayden Lomeli

"She is really sweet and kind. She helps me when I need it and helps me learn."- submitted by Natalia Lindley

Cara Wolfe

"She's really nice and always understanding." -submitted by Phoebe Brantley

Kennedy

Holly Hilden

"Thank you for raising the bar every year through your role as Athletic Director to help our students grow as not only athletes, but scholars as well. "- submitted by Melissa Kahly

Ryan Lambert

"For always keeping a smile on my face, and always being their when I needed to talk." -submitted by Paris Jackson

Marissa Williams

"Helping me a lot." -submitted by Cristian Stevens

"For helping and encouraging me to keep going and never let me give up and always pushing me to do my best." -submitted by Paris Jackson

Lincoln

Patricia Brown

"She is always nice and helps when we ask or when she sees us having trouble.” - submitted by Roman Tapia

"She is helpful and cares about us."- submitted by Zaniyla Cooper

"She is the best, and she is always there when someone needs her. I love her so much."               - submitted by Amariyanna Ellis

"She cares about my grade, gives ne snacks, and rewards the class with snacks, movies days, and sweets. She is the sweetest person in the school and is also my favorite teacher."         - submitted by Tysawna Thigpen

Samantha Carter

"I want to thank you for helping me to learn about East High and college." -submitted by Victorina Ramzani

Muloko Delphin

"I want to thank you for helping everybody with some new vocabulary words and for all the math helping and all the translation for the parents and am really thankful.” - submitted by Josephine Katembo

"I want to thank you for everything you do to help me every day in math and science.            "             - submitted by Rosette Asumani

"I want to thank you for everything you do you help me learn math, science and social studies every single day! "- submitted by Ida Alphonce

"I want to thank you for helping me to be respectful. and you teach me how to learn English. You are a good teacher.” - submitted by Victorina Ramazani

"I want to thank you for everything you do for me. You make me so proud. The class I love is in the math. I learned many things about math. Now I'm better in math. Thank you so much my teacher about how to add things together. I love math class so much." - submitted by Kisubi             Butunga

"I want to thank you for helping me be respectful and how to make doing  math science."           - submitted by Kenlovedine                Beauge

"I just want to say thank you for everything you just keep doing to us. We feel good when you give us detention, and then if you give us detention, we're still feeling good, and we keep focus more and more, so I say just keep doing that. You keep teaching us very well, and we like learning from you. We are so happy to welcome a teacher like you. "- submitted by Rigene           Mwenge- Emanywa

"Thanks for teaching me Science."- submitted by ALiBA  Bitangacha

"Mr. Muloko, I like the way you teach. I like your science and math."- submitted by Desire Shabani

"I want to thank you for helping me learn math and science. Last year in math and science, we just learned something for one or 2 days and then we took a test. But in your class, it is different because you teach us very differently and we like studying one topic for 1 week and then we do a test. We also understand you 99% when teaching and you explain very well even if sometimes we don't understand the video you explain for us. Thank you for teaching us respect and to be responsible. You’ve been a good father to us and thank you for that. I wish all students would respect you like you respect others. Thank you for everything you've done for all students including me."- submitted by Ervine Keza

"I want to thank you for everything. You taught me how to write and read. I am very grateful to you, my dear teacher. May God protect you and teach others as you taught me."- submitted by           Makusudi Savery

"Thank you for being a great teacher. I have learned a lot from you. You are an awesome teacher. "- submitted by Ibrahim Naz

"I want to thank you for teaching me." -Riziki Fidel

Farid Elagawany

"I want to thank you for helping me learn math, Science, and Social studies. You are a really good teacher that teach very well that anyone can understand what you taught. I wish that every student would respect you like you respect them. You are a really good teacher that every student would wish to be your student. I know that teaching is really hard when most of your students disrespect you. But you kept teaching and that is really hard to do. And again thank you for teaching me so many different things. And I still remember some of the things that I learned in your class. Thank you! " -submitted by Ervine Keza

Kelly Ellingson

"I want to thank you for making STEM so fun every day. I love coming to STEM and being your student! I like how you make us laugh and feel happy at school." -submitted by Saleh Mukucha

Andrea Heindl

"I want to thank you for learning how to type and now I know how to type so fast thank you so much for teaching me how to type so fast." -submitted by Kisubi Butunga

Jamie Hendrickson

"She teaches me very well and is always willing to help me when I don't understand the lesson, and she helped us prepare very well for the IAR so we could excel. " -submitted by Salinger Johnson

"She always helps me with my work and teaches in a proficient way that helps me understand what I am learning. " -submitted by Khloe Meaders

Natalie Hinz

"She is a nice and loving teacher she treats everyone with respect and I love the work she puts in to make slides or work for us. " -submitted by Micah Teleso

Heather Nicholls

"I want to thank you for everything you do, you teach me how to draw and many things!" -submitted by Ida Alphonce

"Thank you for teaching me how to draw." -submitted by Pelepeto Tchobale

Jessica Parker

"She has pushed me to my limits and showed me how to go under the iceberg and find a deeper meaning to something, she was done a lot great teaching to me and thanking her for it. " -submitted by Denyla Cross-Spates

Antonio Ramirez

"He has shown me a lot and he is so inclusive to anyone and everyone and he makes learning history actually fun." -Cecilia Manriquez

"He makes learning history actually fun and nice to learn about." -submitted by Kiara Bryant

Tara Sablich

"I want to give a big thank you to Ms. Tara Sablich, an amazing ESL/ELA teacher! Since I started teaching ESL last year, she has been super helpful with materials and resources. She's always there when I need support. Her kindness and willingness to help have made a significant difference in my teaching journey. Thank you, Ms. Sablich, for your generosity and dedication!" -submitted by Nada Aladnani

Shando Sindano

"I want to thank you for teach me ABCD before last year 6 grade." -submitted by Abdul Alhanshali

Abigail Sprayberry

"She has helped me a lot and she is the best." -submitted by Amariyanna Ellis

Alice Valdivia

"Thank you very much for helping me and loving me so much." -Leyi Mkasa

"She's been a big help to me since I started going to Lincoln Middle School. She helps with everything. I just don't know how to thank her, but this is the best I can do.” - submitted by Josephine Katembo

"I want to thank you for helping me learn new words, helping my future to grow brighter and strong."- submitted by Nyi Nyi Ngwa

"I want to thank you because you teach the new vocabulary word, and we watch CNN10 and we write something in paper."- submitted by Arnaud Amuli

"I want to thank you for everything you did to us. She is perfect. We love her so much. She is a wonderful teacher. She is kind. She teaches us the right way. She teaches us to write and read and speak. Thank you so much my best teacher ever."- submitted by Somaya Noori

"I want to thank you for helping me with everything I need. Thank you so much."- submitted by Victorina Ramazani

"I want to thank you for everything you do to us."    - submitted by Ramadhani Kabwe

"I want to thank you for helping me how to learn English and everything you do in school to help me get better. Thank you so much for helping everyone and thank you for helping me learn so many new words."        - submitted by Kenlovedine Beauge

"I want to think you for teach us big words in English like endangered and some different words."- submitted by Abdul Alhanshali

"I want to thank you for everything you teach me to be respectful and to be kind to the people and to work so hard. I learned many things about Social Studies, and I understand how to do my social studies class. I love to be better in social studies."  - submitted by Kisubi  Butunga

"Thank you, my kind teacher. I hope that all students will respect us as much as you respect them! Thank you for teaching us new words and new sentences! You are the best teacher. I am very lucky to have a teacher like you. Thank you for helping me write and read and speak like this. You should be given a medal because you are the best teacher. You are kind and I love you very much."- submitted by Somaya Noori

"I want to thank you for teaching me English and Social studies. You are a kind and perfect teacher I ever met. You are really beautiful inside and out. Thank you for teaching so many vocabulary words. Before I never wrote a story because I thought that it was really, but you made it easy for me and others. Sometimes we disrespect you and make you mad, but you still love us and treat us the same way. You also teach us how we can be safe out of the school and advise us. Thank you for treating us like your own children and you are like our mother. You have everything that any student or any kid would need from a mother. Again, thank you very much for talking to us very often."  - submitted by Ervine Keza

"I want to thank you for everything you do to me, you help me for anything you do to me." - submitted by Ida Alphonce

"Thank you for teaching me how to read I wasn't knowing before but now I know."- submitted by Clarice Kalunga Mulonga

"Thank you for you buy me shoes you buy me clothes." - submitted by Mzaliwa Mzaliwa

"Thank you for teaching me the letters in English. " - submitted by Cristian Ibarra Garcia

"Thank you for being a good teacher in math, science, and social studies."- submitted by ASIFIWE CELESTIN

"Thank you so much to teach me how to learn English thank you so much too and how to write and read. "- submitted by Thereza Issa

"Thank you Ms. V for teaching me to read and you buy me shoes."- submitted by Ongolo Jeanne

"Thank you for teaching me.” - submitted by AliBA Bitangacha

"She speaks Spanish, and she helps me understand what I don't know. I like the way she teaches in class. "- submitted by Rafaela Varela Foss

"I would like to thank you for helping me learn to read and write. I have learned a lot of vocabulary in your class. You helped me and my family a lot and I appreciate that." - submitted by        Khorshid Hemat

RESA

Eric Archer

"He helps me a lot and he's very cool." -submitted by Zachary Garrison

Timothy Buckeweiz

"He's an amazing teacher. He's really nice. I greatly appreciate him. He's my favorite teacher. I'm always excited to go to his class." -submitted by Genesis Miranda

Rebecca Coppernoll

"I would like to thank her for being not only a teacher, but a best friend, I can come to her about anything, especially last year when she had seen me walk out of the bathroom crying, she made a phone call to a counselor that was actually available, and I told her about my struggles too and she was proud of when I achieved something, she seen me change completely from the start of seventh grade to the end, she seen so much." -submitted by Cassandra Twardowski

Keith Doering

"I want to thank this teacher because they help me be smart & successful. " -submitted by Amalia Troche-Delgado

Melissa Etnyre

“porque siempre es buena con los alumnos de la casa y me agrada mucho"   - submitted by Allnn Sanchez

“por que siempre esta presnte  en todo "    - submitted by Fernanda Maldonado Rocha

“For always being here for me at my lowest she always helps me out thank you Mrs.Entyre for everything.  "- submitted by Vasanti Walker

“Gracias a la maestra  que siempre esta pendiente a que entreguemos los trabajos para ir bien de calificaciones" - submitted by Estefani Nunez

Andres Holm

"I want to thank him for letting me talk to him about all of my struggles since sixth grade, I look at him like a brother, he is super duper tubular and funny, we can joke, we can be serious, I love to spend time with him at lunch with my friend too because we literally make the best memories too, I wish him and everyone in his life the best of the best, he deserves it, thank you so much." -submitted by Cassandra Twardowski

Antia Lilly

"She is nice and she is the best ISS teacher." -submitted by Ay'Den Laster

"She's the best teacher ever and she helps me with work. I hope your son grows up to be just like you. I hope your son helps people the way you do. " -submitted by Aubrey Crane

Kevin Llanos

"He is really funny and I liked his work. he gives out snacks. he is the best." -submitted by Omar Garcia

Parkerjames Nelson

"He's my GOAT." -submitted by JaZariah Williams

Tracy Norgart

"I want to thank her because ever since sixth grade, she has always been supportive of everything in my life, both in and outside of school, she is like family to me as well, I trust her so much and have told her about many of my struggles and she has helped tremendously, even if she just listens to everything coming out of my mouth. Thank you so so so much for everything Mrs. Norgart." -submitted by Cassandra Twardowski

Kym Shimmins

"Thank you for your time and effort." -submitted by Nelsy Mendoza

"She has been helping me a lot and has been a really good teacher." -submitted by Consuelo Rodriguez

"I want to thank her because she is one of the nicest teachers I've ever had and she teaches kids in other ways teachers can't." -submitted by Jay'mon Green

West

Jennifer Bless

"Ms. Bless has helped me a lot when I had gone through hard times. She was a supportive and very understanding teacher, and anyone would be grateful to have her." -submitted by Anari Washington

Benjamin Borhart

"I want to thank this teacher because he helped me persevere through problems. Without him, I would've been a chaotic mess." -submitted by Lila Richardson

"I want to thank Mr. Borhart for being an amazing teacher, he has always been kind to me. I am sad that I won't be at West next year, because I'm graduating to high school, and wish I could bring him with me. Thank you so very much!!!" -submitted by HollyRose Borders

Jamie Kovatch

"For supporting me and being someone I can rely on." -submitted by Mylo Murray

Kim McLaughlin

"She is one of the best teachers at my school." -submitted by Gabby Reed

Kelly Seymour

"She helps us and motivates us." -submitted by Abigail Kuroda