Teacher talk: 'What is the best thing about being a teacher?'

Superior schoolteachers share “What is the best thing about being a teacher?”

Mrs. Merrill: Music. “Helping kids see that school can be about now, and not just the future.”

Ms. Nytes: 8th & 11th US History, French. “Getting to introduce students to new ideas and skills.”

Mr. Quinlivan: Science. “It’s the opportunity to shape the future generation of citizens. My goal is to make a positive impact on the lives of all of my students.”

Mr. Bishop: History & Economics. “Engagement and exchanges with the students. You never know what to expect. Nothing tedious about teaching.”

Ms. Reich: Para. “Learning more.”

Mrs. Willhite: Math. “The relationships built with students and other staff members!”

Mrs. Keyser: English. “Watching students learn.”

Mr. Clairmont: 7th & 8th P.E./Health, History. “Being around kids who are active learners of the things I’m teaching. It is energizing!”

Mr. Durovey: English Language Arts. “It’s definitely getting to share some of my favorite books with my students.”

Mr. Doughty: Small engines/Autos. “Getting to increase my problem-solving knowledge base with student projects every day.”

Mrs. Kovalsky: Special Ed. “There are so many! Watching students learn something new while having fun. Learning something new WITH the students. Connecting with the students and being there to celebrate their accomplishments or when they are not having such a good day.”

Mrs. Gray: Principal. “I love it when the students just stop in my office to chat… it’s the best!”