My Teacher is a STAR because....

Last week, I challenged the students to choose ANY teacher or staff member in our building and to write me a letter telling me why this person is a STAR!  I was blown away with the responses from our students.  I know our teachers and staff members are STARS every single day, but it's so good to see that our students see it, too!

Dear Ms. Monaghan,

Mrs. Orr is a STAR because she is awesome. She always has a smile on her face and is always using nice manners!

From,
Tate (3rd grade)


Dear Ms. Monaghan,

Miss Shannon is a STAR teacher! She always greets us with a smile and hug. She makes aftercare fun! She gives extra recess at after care, too. She always helps out other teachers when they need a break. This is why Miss Shannon is a STAR!

From,
Annie (3rd grade)


Dear Ms. Monaghan,

My teacher, Mrs. Motta, is a STAR because she is sooooo nice. And she is like a school mom to me and loves all of her class like we were her own kids. She is always so happy and has a great temper. That is why Mrs. Motta is a STAR!

From,
Ella (3rd grade)


Dear Ms. Monaghan,

Mr. Prim is funny. He teaches us super fun thins like code.org. He helps in our writing. He finds fun ways to help us learn. Mr. Prim is the best, STAR, super, incredibly, and awesome teacher ever!

From,
Kieran (3rd grade)



Dear Ms. Monaghan,

I think this teacher should be a STAR teacher because he always helps the students when they need it and he is ALWAYS patient. Because of this, I think the STAR teacher should be Mr. Kahmann!

From,
Reese (5th grade)



Dear Ms. Monaghan,

Mrs. Hamilton is a star teacher because she is very nice and kind. She is my favorite teacher because she had a class store. That is just one of the many reasons I think Mrs. Hamilton is a STAR!

From,
Maddie (5th grade)

​Dear Ms. Monaghan,

I believe Mrs. Abel is a STAR teacher because she makes learning easy.  She is kind to us and funny.  Her Science labs are fun because she gives us student led activities for us to do.  If you don't like Science, I think she will make you like it!

From,
Charlie (6th grade)

Dear Ms. Monaghan,

I believe Miss Berry is a STAR teacher.  I think this because she lets us do fun things.  I also think she is a STAR because she does all of my favorite subjects.

From,
Lucas (4th grade)

Dear Ms. Monaghan,

I believe Mrs. Alexander is a STAR teacher because she is nice and lets us read with stuffed animals. She helps me to read and lets me read with her dog puppet.  This is why I love Mrs. Alexander!

From,
Leilani (2nd grade)


Dear Ms. Monaghan,

I think Mrs. Haywood is a STAR teacher because she is nice, helpful, and very colorful - just like her personality!  She always welcomes people into her class with a smile!  She also cares about her students!

From,
Katherine (5th grade)


Dear Ms. Monaghan,

I think Mrs. Star is the BEST STAR teacher because she helps me with reading and spelling.  She is also really. nice!  She helps me be the best version of me.

From,
Bradley (3rd grade)


Dear Ms. Monaghan,

I think that Miss Mo is a STAR teacher because she is amazing at her job.  Miss Mo always knows how to make me smile.  She is always there for any of her students.  Miss Mo is way more than just our teacher, she is like a friend to us all.  I would definitely say that Miss Mo is a STAR teacher!

From,
Anonymous (Middle School)



Dear Ms. Monaghan,

I believe that Sister Judy is a STAR teacher.  I think this because she is kind, outgoing, super funny, and smart.  I love talking to her because I trust her and she makes me laugh even when I am mad or sad.  She is super and nice to everyone.  She helps people with worksheets and other school work.  Overall, she is a great human being and is always super sweet!

From,
Kayla (4th grade)


Dear Ms. Monaghan,

I think Miss Drummond is a STAR teacher because whenever we do not know the answer to a question, she gives us more time to think about the answer.  Another reason I think Miss Drummond is a STAR is because she gives us lots of time to do homework assignments!


From,
Anonymous (Middle School)



Dear Ms. Monaghan,

I believe Mrs. Duran is a STAR teacher because she is:  awesome, a good reader to us, FUN, and kind!

From,
Emily H. (1st grade)


Dear Ms. Monaghan,

My teacher is a STAR because she teaches me to learn!

From, 
Micah (Kindergarten)


Dear Ms. Monaghan,

I think Mrs. Tomes is a STAR teacher because she is strict, but is very kind.  She is very good at music and making me understand it.  I also think she is fun, because she plays games and has fun songs.  She lets us sing at church and that is very fun!  My favorite song I can't even choose because they are all so fun!  She also lets us choose what song we want to sing.  Mrs. Tomes makes specials so fun!

From,
Lainey (4th grade)


Dear Ms. Monaghan,

I think mrs. Nolan is a STAR teacher.  She is super smart and will always help you with any problem. She is one of the kindest people I've ever met.  I am so grateful to her and her contributions to my education.  She is such a gracious person and will always put you first.  Mrs. Nolan is the glue to our school!

From,
​Kate (8th grade)