An Outstanding Teacher
When Mrs. Montgomery was the sixth grade teacher at MacDonald Elementary, she was known as one of the school districts most outstanding teachers. She was accredited for her teaching skills because she was able to help her students set and meet goals, made learning fun and interesting, was an advocate for children’s self-esteem, always there for you, and promoted life-long learning that would follow students into adulthood.
1. Mrs. Montgomery helped students set and meet goals.
A) She had students write goals down in small steps, so all could be accomplished.
B) She had students write a letter, addressed to them-selves and at the end of the school year you would receive the letter in the summer, where you could see your goals met and it made you feel inspired and empowered for the next school year.
2. Mrs. Montgomery made learning fun and interesting.
A) She sparked imagination in all her students. She took the term “BOREDOM” out learning.
B) My favorite history lesson was “Around the World” where each group of students was assigned a country and a special project was given for class / group participation.
3. Mrs. Montgomery was an advocate for children’s self-esteem.
A) She believed teachers played a major role in the development of children’s self-esteem.
B) When failures occurred, she never gave up on you. Instead, she was full of encouragement and motivation.
4. Mrs. Montgomery was always there for her students.
A) She treated all her students as if they were her own children.
B) She was there for me through my repeat of fifth grade and all through high school.
5. Mrs. Montgomery promoted life-long learning that followed students into adulthood.
A) She taught us that no matter what challenges present themselves along the path we take in life, to make sure we stay positive and find the good out of the bad.
B) She taught us that no matter how old we are, you are never too old to learn new things.
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