Samantha Lannen, HRE teacher

While it is cliche to speak of people in terms of having a “light” within, this is truly the case with Mrs. Z. I find myself in “awe” of the patience and dedication that she poses when with her students. Firsthand, I have witnessed Mrs. Z working with students well below grade level, to them suddenly understanding, and applying concepts far beyond what they could have ever imagined. Mrs. Z gives children not only the skills that they need to be successful, but also the confidence! She is absolutely somebody that I would want for my own child’s education!