Educator of the Month: The Northwest Voice

Pati Jones for Educator of the Month

We want to nominate Pati Jones for Educator of the month. She has been our swim teacher for three years (she is also a first grade teacher at San Lauren). She has taught me a lot about swimming and how to be safe in the pool. She is a really good teacher because she taught me how to swim in the deep end without my life jacket. She also lets me dive down and get the rings. We can both jump off "the rock" and swim to the side now. She really improved our swimming!

Teacher of the Month: Chelsea Zent -- Winner!

I would like to nominate Ms. Chelsea Zent of Norris Middle School as the teacher of the the month because she has been a wonderful teacher who has helped me through my time of need. I was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of the school year which meant I could no longer attend regular school. Ms. Zent stepped up to the plate and volunteered to be my home school teacher. This meant after teaching a full day at school she would drive to my home and spend another one or two hours teaching me. Ms.Zent brightens my day every time I see her! She is such a great teacher and learning with her is always lots of fun. She helped me believe in myself. Sometimes she would bring my brother Alex, and I cookies, that was cool!! I am really happy Ms. Zent was my home-school teacher and now she will always be my friend.

Mrs. Jabo: The Best Pre-K Teacher Ever! -- Winner!

I would like to nominate Mrs. Jabo from Olive Knolls for the
educator of the month. She is the Pre-K teacher that everyone wants! She
is a small woman who makes a huge difference in every child's life that
she encounters. Both of my children have had her before they enter the
world of kindergarten. We meet Mrs. Jabo before my kids were in her
class because she was the nice lady with a smile who would pull my
crying daughter off of my leg long enough for me to run out the door. The
next year that same crying, little girl had Mrs. Jabo for Pre-K and
never shed a tear again! Now my son, a little more of a challenge, is in
her class and is learning so much. Every child is different and Mrs.
Jabo knows how to handle them all while getting them ready for
kindergarten. It is amazing how much they learn and grow while with her. They
learn to read, write, sing, plant gardens, eat healthy, and about their
bodies. Before I took my kids to Olive Knolls, I had heard about this
amazing teacher named Mrs. Jabo, and now that I have known her for 5
years, I now understand why everyone said, "You have to have Mrs. Jabo
for your kids!" I would like to thank Mrs. Jabo for loving my kids
everyday while I was at work and for teaching my kids to read and love
school!

Julie Moore

Educator of the Month: Amy Van Allen

I would like to nominate my mom Amy Van Allen for teacher of the month. Ms.Van Allen is a Special Ed. teacher at Freedom Middle School. She is always willing to stay after school to help any kid that needs extra practice. Ms. Van Allen is always smiling and cheering people on. Ms.Van Allen is also a farm owner and a great mom. That's why I think my mom Amy Van Allen should be The Northwest Voice Educator of the Month.

Educator of the Month: Ms. Perron

Ms. Perron is a first grade teacher at Wingland Elementary School. I am nominating Ms. Perron for educator of the month because my son Cameron has developed so much since being in her class. She blends her love of Western culture with lots of songs and rhymes that make learning fun and easy. Cameron’s favorite thing about Ms. Perron is how she brings in things that are in books she reads to the class. This brings the books to life and makes the kids want to read even more.

Mrs. Mills

I would like to nominate my former teacher,

Mrs. Mills as the Educator of the Month. She was

my 8th grade reading/launguage arts teacher,

at Norris Middle School.I have always liked writing

and thanks to Mrs. Mills my writing has improved.

She was not only an effective teacher, she also

made learning fun.  Mrs. Mills was someone who

made a difference in the life of all of her students,

even some of the ones she didn't have in her class.

She was always prepared for any questions we

threw at her. Mrs. Mills always loved to entertain

us with her funny stories from her past. One of my

favorite stories she told us was when she fell off her

husband's Harley! I will miss Mrs. Mills very much,

but I know that there will be other students who

will enjoy her teachings as much as I have.

I will truely never forget Mrs. Mills.

Educator of the month - winner

It is my pleasure to nominate Jennifer Stout for The Northwest Voice Educator of the Month. Her laughter can be heard across the kindergarten playground, and she is never hard to spot because there is always a group of children surrounding her.

In her busiest moments she will stop to listen intently to a small child’s story about last night’s dinner or a sick pet.

Despite the high energy 5 and 6 year olds can bring to school, her classroom flows beautifully and the children have fun while they learn.

Thanks for such a great opportunity to recognize someone that gives so much!

Educator of the Month: Mrs. Bowles

I would like to nominate Mrs. Bowles for Eduacator of the Month. She is a kindergarten teacher at Quailwood Elementary and she is such a great teacher. She always has a smile and makes all the children feel special. She always has time to help teach and help each child at the level they understand. Mrs. Bowles has been such a blessing to our daughter. She has taught all the children so much, and she does it in such a wonderful and creative way! I am so thrilled to have her teaching my daughter.

Educator of the Month - Mrs. Hudiburg

I want to nominate Mrs. Hudiburg for teacher of the month because she is a nice teacher and she teaches us a lot. I enjoy her centers and art on Fridays. I like it when she does a lot of math with us so we can learn how to add, subtract and count money. She reads good books to us and uses funny expressions like when she read us the book called Bad Boys. She loves and cares about all of her students. Mrs. Hudiburg called me at home when I was sick to make sure I was feeling better and even came to see me in my play on the weekend. I love Mrs. Hudiburg! I have learned a lot from her and wish she would move to second grade with me next year!

Educator of the Month: Miss Dolores Black

Nominated by Alexis Kresha, 4

I am in my first year of preschool at Olive Knolls Preschool. I think my teacher, Miss Dolores is the best! Miss Delores makes school fun. Miss Delores teaches my class with a lot of singing. I learned all my ABCs, days of the month, days of the week, names of the months, my numbers and much more by singing. I have also learned a lot about this great place where I live, America. Our class salutes the flag and I know all the words to pledge of our flag. I love Miss Delores and I love the USA. I know that Miss Delores loves all of the children in my class because it shows! Miss Delores is always smiling, that makes me happy, too. I can tell Miss Delores loves being a teacher! Well, I wish you all could know Miss Delores, she is a very special lady.

Educator of the Month - Winner

Mrs. Kimberly Trier, my son's 2nd grade teacher at Olive Drive Elementary School, is truly worthy of the Educator of the Month award. Because she creates an atmosphere that is comfortable, orderly, and calm, her students are well-behaved and know what is expected from them. In Mrs. Trier's classroom, every moment is a teaching and learning moment. The kids have fun, and don't even realize how much they are learning at the same time. Mrs. Trier is skilled at differentiating instruction to meets the needs of the individual students. She loves and respects her students, and receives the same from them in return. As a parent, I appreciate her dedication to our students, and feel privilegded that my son has her for a teacher.

Educator of the Month - Winner

Miss Jill is a very good Sunday School teacher. I especially love her snacks and crafts. My favorite lesson she taught me was when Joshua sent two Israelite spies into Jericho and they met a girl there who believed in God. One Sunday, we went outside and pretended we were the Israelites crossing the Jordan River. I love Miss Jill because she is nice and very thoughtful. Miss Jilll is the best Sunday School teacher I've ever had.