Teacher of the Month
Imagination Station is proud to be a partner of 101.5 The River’s Teacher of the Month.
Nominate someone who you think should be Teacher of the Month by visiting 101.5 The River and tell them why your son or daughter’s teacher should win!
Include the teachers name, school they work for, and why you think this teacher deserves the award. The teacher selected wins a membership from Imagination Station and a prize pack for the class along with a variety of other prizes from 101.5.
Congratulations to the following winners who were provided a toolbox of classroom activities from Imagination Station!
December 2011
Mrs. Kourtney Jared
Hayes Elementary School, Fremont, OH
Nominated by Samantha Karr
Mrs Jared is an excellent teacher for my son. My child has ADHD and a possible Autism spectrum and she has been excellent working with him. Mrs Jared goes way out of her way and gives up her own time to make sure my son accomplishes everything he needs. It takes a lot of patience to deal with my son and I have seen her almost in tears when my son is not reponding to her, which shows me she really cares for her students. I have also had the pleasure to see her with the other children and you couldn’t ask for a nicer and caring teacher. Even if you do not choose her, I am glad that I could share my story and glad my child recieved her as a teacher. Thank you!
November 2011
Mrs. Michelle Morgan
Central Elementary, Sylvania, OH
4th grade
Nominated by Stacy Kessler
I am an educator/parent and Mrs. Morgan inspires me as well as her students! Mrs. Morgan sees the potential in EVERY student. She recently shared a Smilebox video with parents stating how thankful she was to have each student in her class. She said something wonderful and positive about EACH kid. The video brought tears to my eyes. I am thankful that she is touching the lives of her students and their families each and every day. She encourages her students to do their very best. She allows students to show what they know in creative ways. She defines her expectations clearly and then raises the bar for children to rise to the occasion. She makes learning FUN! The students are always singing, dancing, and doing creative projects. She shares with students and parents how appreciative she is of students’ hard work. She LISTENS to her students. She treats every child as if they were her “own.” She has truly been a blessing in our lives. For these reasons, Mrs. Michelle Morgan, fourth grade teacher at Central Elementary, should be honored as Teacher of the Month. Thank you!
October 2011
Ms. Betty Jo Sadowski
Swanton Middle School, Swanton, OH
6th grade
Nominated by Jean Howard
Miss Sadowski will be retiring at the end of this year. She teaches 6th grade math at Swanton Middle School. She is the teacher you wish your child had in every class. Somehow she makes math fun and exciting for the kids. When my daughter started 6th grade math was her least favorite subject. By the second week of school it was her favorite. Not only is Miss Sadowski an amazing teacher inside her classroom she is also very active outside the classroom. She is highly involved with the 6th grade camping trip. My son is on that trip right now with her and I am sure she is playing a huge part in making this week AMAZING for all the kids. You can find her at a lot of the sporting events not only cheering on Swanton’s sports teams but also taking pictures for the year book. She gives her students incentives to do well like the time she challenged them to do well on a test and if they did she would camp out on the school roof. She ended up spending the night on the school roof because the kids met her challenge. Swanton has a lot of wonderful teachers but Miss Sadowski is one of the OUTSTANDING ones. She will be greatly missed after this year. I would like to say thank you to her for helping to make my children’s time at Swanton Middle school such a positive experience. God bless you Miss Sadowski!
September 2011
Ms. Sharon Velliquette
Kateri Catholic Academy, Oregon, OH
3rd grade
Nominated by Martha Fellman
“Sharon (Miss V.) has been working in Catholic education for 30+ years. My 8-year-old daughter has her for 3rd grade now, and my 23 and 20 year-old children had her for 3rd grade several years ago. Miss V. spends an unbelievable amount of time and her own money to make her classroom and teaching the best there is! She includes hands-on activities, animals, projects, and tons of love for her students. Miss V. has made many personal sacrifices over the years to provide what I know she truly believes in, which is educating children. As an educator myself, I see how wonderful a teacher Miss V. is and strive to be more like her with my own students. A major reason my daughter is attending Kateri is because I want her to experience the wealth of knowledge and caring, loving atmosphere that Miss V. provides her students. Please select Miss V. as teacher of the month for 101.5 The River. She is most deserving of this award.” |
