Congratulations to
Life-Changing Teaching Award Nominee
SHAUNTRELL DEMESME
MCDONOGH #35 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT RECOGNITION STORY
Ms. Demesme is an amazing educator because even though I was never personally in her class, her impact on students, especially seniors like me is clear and meaningful. She plays a huge role in organizing and supporting senior activities and themes, which are some of the most important and memorable parts of our final year.
What makes her awesome is the effort and time she puts into making sure seniors have experiences to look forward to. From planning events to helping bring our themes to life, she helps create moments that bring students together and make our last year special. Without her dedication, a lot of these activities simply wouldn’t happen.
Ms. Demesme shows she cares by investing in students’ experiences, even outside of the classroom. She doesn’t have to take on all the responsibility of organizing these events, but she does it anyway because she wants us to enjoy our senior year and have lasting memories. That shows a level of care that goes beyond teaching.
One moment that stands out to me is seeing how much effort goes into putting together our senior activities and themes. Even though students mainly see the final result, it’s clear that Ms. Demesme is working behind the scenes to make everything come together. Those events bring excitement, school spirit, and unity, and that doesn’t happen without her.
She helps students feel more connected and involved, which builds confidence and school pride. By creating these opportunities, she gives seniors a chance to celebrate their accomplishments and enjoy the end of their high school journey.
Even without being in her class, Ms. Demesme has made a real impact on my experience as a student. She helps turn our senior year into something memorable, and I’m grateful for everything she does to make it special.
Jiquisha Sawyer
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