Congratulations to
Life-Changing Teaching Award Nominee
VERNITA MARTIAL
JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE
STUDENT RECOGNITION STORY
Dear mrs martial You are more than just a teacher you are a mentor a guide, and a source of inspiration. What makes you truly incredible and awesome is how you balance being incredibly knowledgeable with having deep empathy for your students. You don’t just teach us facts from a book yu teach us life lessons and encourage us to think for ourselves. Your passion for teaching is infectious, and it makes me excited to come to school every day, knowing I learn something new. I always look forward to your class because you make learning so much fun! You have a special way of connecting what we are learning to the real world, which makes even the toughest subjects feel worth studying I know that you truly care about me, not just as a student, but as a person. You let me know I’m valued by: 1 Taking the time to check in on how I’m doing, not just on my grades.2 Noticing when I am struggling and offering extra support without making me feel embarrassed. 3 Creating a safe, welcoming classroom environment where I feel comfortable being myself. You have helped me become a much better and more confident student. Before I was in your class, I used to be scared of math I was struggling but your patience has helped me finally understand it. You encourage me to take risks and tell me that it’s okay to make mistakes, as long as I keep trying. Because of you, I have gone from saying "I try" to "I can! . You have supported me in so many ways. In the classroom, you take the time to explain things in a way I can understand, ensuring I never feel lost thank you for everything you do. You are an inspiration, and I will always remember the lessons I learned in your class.
JAYLIN EPPS
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