Teacher Appreciation Nominations Blog Y – Z
Through our Teacher Appreciation nominations, we were able to see exactly how our teachers are impacting our kids and community. We want to recognize each nomination that has come in. 1495 unique nominations and 525 teachers nominated, we are sharing the answers to our question posed: “Why does this teacher make you smile?”. The blogs are organized by last name of the teacher.
Teacher: Eliot Yang, James Cashman Middle School
Why Does This Teacher Make You Smile? He makes me smile because he’s nice and funny.
Teacher: Mandy Yeoman, Steve Schorr Elementary School
Why Does This Teacher Make You Smile? Mrs. Yeoman has been a patient and effective teacher to my sons. She is loved and respected by her students. Marcus and Mavin enjoyed and developed great foundation in Kindergarten because of Mrs. Yeoman. We appreciate her passion for teaching.
Mrs. Yeoman shows such love and compassion in everything she does. It’s so evident how much she cares for her students and how much love and support she shows to them (and their families.) We are so lucky that our daughter had her as a teacher this year! We will never forget her!
Teacher: Jasmine Young, Mario C & Joanne Monaco Middle School
Why Does This Teacher Make You Smile? Ms. young makes me smile because she’s always there for me to help and she checks up on me to make sure I’m ok in her classroom. She is also very funny and makes funny jokes. She is always on my head about passing her class and pass 7th grade and I’m proud that she cares, she’s the best teacher in my opinion and I’m glad she is my teacher.
Ms. Young she makes me smile by telling me jokes she is really funny and nice like she’s my favorite teacher in Monaco every student that use to have her or has her now loves her she funny and she makes learning fun to she is a dance teacher, and she teaches us the best dances.
She helps me with out of school problems like with friends’ relationships if we have a problem, and If when I come into class with a really upset looking face she will ask me if I want a hug and that makes me feel really happy and cared about in a teacher. And the last thing that I really love about this teacher Is that she makes these hilarious jokes, and she plays old school music, and she starts dancing funny that’s what really makes my day:)
She is funny and nice and helps with everything you are struggling with.
This teacher always helped me with my problems. And when I failed something, she would always let me retry and never give up. She gave me all the work that I needed in the world.
She made me smile because she would make up funny nicknames for us and she made us laugh from all her jokes and stories.
She makes me smile because she treats us like we are her kids, she makes us laugh, she taught me patience, she knows what to do or say when were upset, if we don’t feel well, we are allowed to put our head down, she lets us have a fun and good time in dance.
She makes me smile by her being one of my favorite teachers she is like my adult best friend. She is really goofy she will always make sure u are okay when you look sad, she just tries to make the mood bright, and she does. she is also a great dancer every day in school people mistake me for he or they will think I’m her daughter.
She would always make jokes to cheer us up if we were ever sad or needed something she was always there.
This teacher has made me smile and give me an entirely different view of how teachers should teach and the way they act. She made everyone in her classroom smile and gave her students nicknames and still remembers her student’s names and how they were like, and she really cared about her students both in their personal life and their educational success. She made jokes with us and really made us smile.
This teacher helps me with my work and if I failed anything she will let me retry and never gave up on me.
This teacher makes me smile because she is nice and funny. She cares about our grades and cares about our wellbeing.
This teacher makes me smile because she’s really funny and also helps me at the same time I love how funny she is and I also love her jokes.
This teacher makes me smile because she is funny and anytime, I finish work I get to have free time.
Teacher: Sarah Young, Frank Kim Elementary School
Why Does This Teacher Make You Smile? Ms. Young has made my child’s kindergarten experience so memorable. Teaching is often a thankless job, and especially in the current social climate. I’m incredibly thankful for the quality of education Ms. Young provides, and I know my child is learning from one of the best!
Ms. Young is the most amazing Kindergarten teacher. She has been a blessing not only to my child, but to the rest of the children I’m her class. She is nurturing yet has structure in her classroom. My child absolutely adores Ms. Young, and he has grown so much in the time he has been in her class. I only hope that all educators are as amazing as Ms. Young who truly cares about her children’s future. Thank you, Ms. Young, for being the light that sparked my little one. He has grown so much thanks to you.
She is very caring and patient with all the kiddos and always does her best to make sure every kid is included in everything!
She puts her students first and goes the extra mile. She has been known to buy hair ties and shoelaces for her students to use. She gets to know them on a personal level as well as their family. Ms. Young’s expectations are high, and she believes in Her students.
She’s very intelligent outgoing and very understanding in any situation always smiling. Very good at communicating with parents quick to respond to my questions regarding my child always wants the best for students. EXCELLENTKINDER TEACHER!!!
Teacher: Marilou Zamora, Cortez Elementary
Why Does This Teacher Make You Smile? This teacher makes me smile because she loves her work as a teacher also make my son smile because she makes the kids have fun in learning.
Teacher: Etiel Zarco, Western High School
Why Does This Teacher Make You Smile? This teacher makes me smile because he is so nice and can be strict sometimes but always encourages students to learn in a fun way.
Teacher: Teuta Zeka, Tanaka Elementary School
Why Does This Teacher Make You Smile? She has a sense of humor that makes teaching fun.
Teachers play a significant role in our lives, and we are thankful for them and all they do for our community every single day. We understand how important their job is in student development and learning and know they work tirelessly to educate children and add value to their lives! Thank you, you are our heroes!
