May 8 through 12 was Teacher Appreciation Week.
EHS organized a teacher appreciation breakfast that they enjoyed on the morning of May 8.
“At Elmira High School we have amazing teachers who put their students first. Please join me in thanking all of our teachers for their tireless effort on behalf of our students,” said a post on the EHS homepage.
Falcon News conducted a survey asking students about what teachers they appreciate and why, as well as what they feel the teachers contribute to the school.
Question: What teacher(s) do you appreciate?
Senior Owen Lounsbury
Answer: “It’s hard to pick just one teacher, some of my favorites are Mr. E, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Slager, Mr. Monegan, and Mr. Lee.”
Sophomore Kaleesha Baldree
A: “There’s a few, but mainly Moen and Kelley.”
Senior Annalei Cordell
A: “I appreciate Mr. Edmundson.”
Freshman Lily Admire
A: “I appreciate them all, but I really thank Mrs. Nelson and Ms. Saint, Mrs. Moen as well.”
Sophomore Ethan D’Agostino
A: “Mr. Hart, Mrs. Wright-Rendon, Mr. McCourtney, Mr. Highburger, and Dr. Harper.”
Junior Zechariah Robertson
A: “Mr. Monegan, Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Wright-Rendon.”
Freshman Kourtney Hecker
A: “Ashley, Hahn, Hart.”
Freshman Kaelan Wilson
A: “Mr. Hart, Mr. Highburger, Mr. McCourtney, Mrs. Saint, Mr. Wondra, Mr. Lee, Senorita Snider.”
Q: What do you appreciate about these teachers?
Junior Ari Rose
A: “They’re [Mr.Edmundson, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Snider, Mrs. Hahn] patient and different from each other, but they help students succeed and are always there to listen.”
Senior Owen Lounsbury
A: “They’re all kind and very uplifting and supportive.”
Senior Rachel Matthews
A: “Mr. Hart spent a lot of time preparing us for the AP exam, and thanks to him I feel very confident with my score. Mr. Best is incredibly thorough and will work with you until you understand the content.”
Freshman Hannah Godfrey
A: “She [Mrs.Nelson] is very helpful and understands people when they are struggling.”
Sophomore Kaleesha Baldree
A: “They are always there when I need to talk or just help on school work.”
Junior Caylee Farrar
A: “Whenever I need someone to talk to or a safe space to be I go to Ashley [Haag]. She is like my school mom and always knows what to say to make things better.”
Senior Noah Olmstead-Kiser
A: “I’ve been Tessa’s T.A. since she got here at Elmira and I really appreciate her love for every student she talks and meets. She pushes every student to do the best they can even if they don’t want to or isn’t going through the best of times, she shows what I believe is the true Elmira spirit which is no matter what you’re going through there’s always someone in your corner.”
Sophomore Grace Manley
A: “I appreciate Mrs. Nelson and Ms. Saint because they are not like the ordinary monotone teacher. They can both go on long winding conversations about whatever. It’s just nice to have teachers that can understand you and treat you as [a] person, not just a student.”
Junior Kara Catmull
A: “I appreciate the ways they [Mrs. Nelson, Mr. Best] teach and always make what they are teaching fun and understandable.”
Freshman Taylor Bennett
A: “They [Mrs. Moen, Mrs. Nelson] both make my day so much better, give the best hugs, help me with things, and always check up on me.”
Freshman Rylee Rice
A: “He [Mr. McCourtney] cares about his students, and his job. He makes things fun and he helps his kids understand. He doesn’t move on until people understand it.”
Freshman Emma Duncan
A: “Because they [Mrs. Wartenbee, Mrs. Hahn, Joel Smith] actually care about me and they offer help if needed.”
Q: What do you feel the teachers, as a whole, contribute to the school?
Junior Jacob King-Todd
A: “They take their own time to help others.”
Junior Ailea Hogue
A: “Most of the teachers are helpful and kind and some could work on it, but they help students and that’s good.”
Senior Rachel Matthews
A: “These teachers help foster an environment of positive learning.”
Senior Karis Price
A: “The teachers in our community contribute so much to the school. Each and every teacher is unique and has their own teaching style and this provides a wider array of educational opportunities for students to learn through different methods. The teachers at Elmira High School provide a support network for the students. Most teachers I have had here are not merely after your academic performance, but are interested in helping to improve your overall well being and are there to listen.”
Sophomore Leo Hillyard
A: “An environment for students to feel comfortable in.”
Sophomore Maya Puff
A: “They are the lifeline of the school.”
Sophomore Christian Keagy
A: “They each, in their own ways, can help each student to the best they can with their own subjects.”
Junior Peyton Jackson
A: “They teach us and prepare us for the next chapter in our lives and help us be better people as a whole and I am glad that they do that because I would not be where I am today without them.”
Senior Wayde Walton
A: “Good teachers make school enjoyable and it’s easier to learn when you enjoy the subject you are being taught.”
Freshman Piper Summers
A: “I feel like they are great at making people feel welcome and they know how to help people be the best versions of themselves.”
Freshman Kourtney Hecker
A: “They are very helpful.”
Sophomore Ethan D’Agostino
A: “These teachers contribute a sense of fun and enjoyment to the classes, which I haven’t experienced in an educational environment in awhile.”
