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Kelsey Preston
Growing Within My School
I am very thankful to be attending a school that truly cares about the students. My school, Our Lady of Wisdom, combines religion and education to create a nurturing environment. Help is always provided here, because the teachers want to assist the students in their understanding of the topic. I am proud to say that I attend this Catholic school, where we can relate our schoolwork to God. This school has helped me grow, by being a second family to me. Someone is always there for me, here at Our Lady of Wisdom. The teachers are always looking for the potential in students, to make sure that my classmates and I succeed. One teacher in particular taught me to always do my best, and to help others in a time of need. She showed my class that it is possible to have fun and learn at the same time. She carefully planned lessons according to our learning ability. Her name is Ms. Danz.
I walked into school on the first day of seventh grade, not knowing what to expect. I had no knowledge of this new teacher, for she had never worked at my school before. With my heavy bag on my back, I strolled into the junior high hallway. I saw her blank face, and I wasn’t sure what to think. I muttered a soft, “good morning,” while the familiar faces of my friends appeared in the classroom. Later on, she told us her plan for the year. Her wisdom and positivity rubbed off on us, for this was my favorite year of school.
Ms. Danz did things that you would never expect a teacher to do. She was always laughing and smiling, excited to teach our class. One day, she informed us of our field trip to Adventure Land. While we were there, she went on rides with us, while still teaching us about the velocity and build of the rides. She always understood us as if we were a friend to her. Ms. Danz saw the potential that we had, that even we didn’t see. She patiently worked with us on things that we didn’t understand, and would frequently ask us if were okay with the information that we were receiving from her. When we left for our summer break in June, it was absolute that she would still be here in the fall, to teach us science. However, we received a letter in August that informed us of her moving upstate.
Ms. Danz’s time at my school has made me a better person overall. She helped me grow because she truly cared about the grades that I received and the effort that I put into my schoolwork. She not only taught us the lessons that are required, but she also planned the day around our way of learning. She encouraged us, so that we could realize how much we are capable of. Ms. Danz is a role model for me because she made us come to a whole new realization about science. I now have a whole new perspective on science. If we got a bad grade on a test, she made sure that we understood the subject and gave us chances to ask questions.
This year, it’s always bittersweet when we talk about Ms. Danz. Not only do the students miss her, but the teachers say that her moving was a big loss for the school. Everyone loved her, and the way she taught. When my classmates and I walk into the seventh grade classroom, we feel as though a piece is missing. Ms. Danz made our class complete. We miss her care for us, and her passion of teaching science. We hope to see her again at our graduation in June.
Although I have spoken very highly of Ms. Danz, she is only a mere example of the rest of the faculty and staff here at Our Lady of Wisdom. The staff set an example for the students, and the older kids happily help the younger ones. Ms. Danz has made an important impact on me, but there are many other teachers who I treasure. There are so many people in this school, teachers and students, who have led me down the right path. We are a family at this school, because families help each other grow. That’s what we do here. We are always motivated by each other to do great things. We believe in each other. We trust each other, and we are never let down. We progress together. My school is different from the others, because it brings out the best in me.
Kesley Preston
Gr 8
Our Lady of Wisdom Regional Catholic School
Growing Within My School
I am very thankful to be attending a school that truly cares about the students. My school, Our Lady of Wisdom, combines religion and education to create a nurturing environment. Help is always provided here, because the teachers want to assist the students in their understanding of the topic. I am proud to say that I attend this Catholic school, where we can relate our schoolwork to God. This school has helped me grow, by being a second family to me. Someone is always there for me, here at Our Lady of Wisdom. The teachers are always looking for the potential in students, to make sure that my classmates and I succeed. One teacher in particular taught me to always do my best, and to help others in a time of need. She showed my class that it is possible to have fun and learn at the same time. She carefully planned lessons according to our learning ability. Her name is Ms. Danz.
I walked into school on the first day of seventh grade, not knowing what to expect. I had no knowledge of this new teacher, for she had never worked at my school before. With my heavy bag on my back, I strolled into the junior high hallway. I saw her blank face, and I wasn’t sure what to think. I muttered a soft, “good morning,” while the familiar faces of my friends appeared in the classroom. Later on, she told us her plan for the year. Her wisdom and positivity rubbed off on us, for this was my favorite year of school.
Ms. Danz did things that you would never expect a teacher to do. She was always laughing and smiling, excited to teach our class. One day, she informed us of our field trip to Adventure Land. While we were there, she went on rides with us, while still teaching us about the velocity and build of the rides. She always understood us as if we were a friend to her. Ms. Danz saw the potential that we had, that even we didn’t see. She patiently worked with us on things that we didn’t understand, and would frequently ask us if were okay with the information that we were receiving from her. When we left for our summer break in June, it was absolute that she would still be here in the fall, to teach us science. However, we received a letter in August that informed us of her moving upstate.
Ms. Danz’s time at my school has made me a better person overall. She helped me grow because she truly cared about the grades that I received and the effort that I put into my schoolwork. She not only taught us the lessons that are required, but she also planned the day around our way of learning. She encouraged us, so that we could realize how much we are capable of. Ms. Danz is a role model for me because she made us come to a whole new realization about science. I now have a whole new perspective on science. If we got a bad grade on a test, she made sure that we understood the subject and gave us chances to ask questions.
This year, it’s always bittersweet when we talk about Ms. Danz. Not only do the students miss her, but the teachers say that her moving was a big loss for the school. Everyone loved her, and the way she taught. When my classmates and I walk into the seventh grade classroom, we feel as though a piece is missing. Ms. Danz made our class complete. We miss her care for us, and her passion of teaching science. We hope to see her again at our graduation in June.
Although I have spoken very highly of Ms. Danz, she is only a mere example of the rest of the faculty and staff here at Our Lady of Wisdom. The staff set an example for the students, and the older kids happily help the younger ones. Ms. Danz has made an important impact on me, but there are many other teachers who I treasure. There are so many people in this school, teachers and students, who have led me down the right path. We are a family at this school, because families help each other grow. That’s what we do here. We are always motivated by each other to do great things. We believe in each other. We trust each other, and we are never let down. We progress together. My school is different from the others, because it brings out the best in me.
Kesley Preston
Gr 8
Our Lady of Wisdom Regional Catholic School
