A Dedication to Teachers

Ms. Bulva, Thank you. Thank you for being caring, thank you for being yourself, thank you for everything. Every student that comes in your class is welcomed by an amazing and loving teacher who wants them to have fun (and do their work of course). You made school fun, every day when I would walk into school I knew I wouldn't have the chance to have a bad day because your class was somewhere in ...

Ms. Williams, I want to start off by saying thank you for being one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. You’ve put a lot of time and effort into your teaching, including explaining tricky content to those of us who miss a few days on end throughout the year or need additional guidance for other reasons. I know my attendance this year has been… not that good, so I appreciate the patience you ...

Dear Ms. Spies, From the very minute we were introduced leading up to now you have continued to be a positive force within my life and throughout the classroom. Never before has a teacher brought so much energy and enthusiasm to everyday instruction, whilst investing so much into their students' growth and success. Students never feel intimidated about asking questions and seeking help because...

Dear Ms. Kelley,                                                                                        Teacher Appreciation Week is from May 8 to May 12, 2023, I believe, and this friendly yet war torn letter has been carefully written and censored by an impersonator of a historical figure, identified as Colin Nichols, to appreciate teachers such as yo...

Dear Ms. McCune, All I can say is wow. I’ve never met a sweeter person in my 17 years of living. I don’t think I could find your double even if I looked through all of history. I’ve never seen you without a smile on your face and the brightest attitude known to man, even if you’re inconvenienced by something. You’ve given me every opportunity to expand my creative horizons and without ...

Dear Mr. Beckmann,  I still remember the giddy feeling I had last January signing up to take AP Government and Politics. History, government, and politics were always my favorite subjects in and outside of school. Starting in middle school, I began talking about politics with my parents. We would often disagree on most issues, causing me to question the notion that one's political views are  sha...

Coming into my English class has been the highlight of my day over this school year. Not only because I have classmates who I get along with - but because of our teacher, Ms. Fay. Ms. Fay is a rare type of teacher; she builds relationships with her students, makes sure her classroom is a comfortable environment, while also making sure that her students are actively learning in her class. Thank you Ms. Fay...

Ms.Fischer, I usually walk into math class counting down the minutes, seconds, and milliseconds  before I could leave and forget everything I’ve learned that day. But now it’s the opposite. Once I leave room 213 I’m wishing I had more time, learning the criteria and with you. I’m going to be honest, I was super nervous when we got the news that you’d be teaching us by yourself for the next 4 m...

Dear Mrs. Broadfield, Thanks for being the best teacher out there, you always listen to students when needed, and your patiences with students is unforgettable, with students having rough days you make class a lot better by helping them understand the lesson better even when they dont feel like learning. FHC has grown tremendously with your help and understanding how science works.  Thanks for ev...

Mrs. Solverud, though having only been introduced to FHSD this year, has become one of my closest friends here at FHC. I’m not very musically inclined, but taking her class has proven to be one of the most enjoyable experiences of my high school career. I share both 5th hour study hall and 6th hour concert choir with her, and during 5th hour, she and I always have a wonderful talk about whatever...

Mrs. Rowe, Whenever I walk into room 222 I can’t help but smile. You have  created an environment in your classroom where I feel at home. I am so glad I got the privilege of having you both freshman and junior year. You taught me so much, not just about science and medicine but about life. You showed me how it was ok to be vulnerable and how to learn to be a better person and friend. I will n...

Dear Mrs. McGuire. Trying to pinpoint my favorite thing about you has proven to be a very challenging task. You are one of the teachers I've always been able to count on when in need of a laugh, lift in spirit, or reality check. The comfort and vulnerability I have always felt in your classroom is something I cherish and appreciate. The way you taught me the lessons other classes never did; things like...

Dear Mrs. Lentz (Young), When tasked with this assignment, it felt like anything but school work. Pick a teacher and write about why you appreciate them, easy. Walking into your class junior year was a little terrifying, it was my first time back at school after being home for an entire year. I begged my parents to let me do homeschooling, I wanted nothing to do with coming back here. Then I me...

Mrs. LaRue,  The best thing you can ask for in a teacher is compassion, the quality of caring. I’ve never had a teacher who catered to her students the way you do; who empathized with her students the way you do. In all my fifteen years of school, there has never been a teacher who observes the way I learn, listens to my discrepancies and then actually does something about it. You turned AP Lit into a fu...

Mrs. D, The only person to call me out on my attendance in the fall was you, but I loved it. I knew from the moment I walked into 6th hour that I was going to love your class, but our interactions really sold me. From bringing you dark chocolate to letting Palladium and Platinum sing their Mr. FHC performance, you’ve made one of my favorite subjects become that much better. At the beginning of t...

Mrs. Dauve,  If I could describe you and everything that you do and stand for in one word, it would be: always. Mrs. Dauve, you are always putting your best foot forward even when you’re beyond stressed with 10 things on your to-do list, even when taking on a new opportunity proves more difficult than previously imagined, and even when calc club keeps you hours after school. As a teacher, I ...

In the two years that I’ve had Madame Roznos as a teacher, I have always seen her class as a highlight of my day. Whenever I get to her class and she greets me with a “bonjour!”, I get to enter a room with a welcoming atmosphere and enjoyable company. It’s quite a relief from the stifling air of other classes, especially now that French is my 7th hour, it’s a way for me to end the day on ...

Dear Mr. Reed, Before your class, I had always lowkey disliked anything to do with biology or science. I think the whole punnett squares ordeal ruined the entire thing for me, not including my entire year of taking chemistry. But then I walked into your fourth hour and figured out why so many people told me to take a class with you. You make lecturing and class genuinely fun, and it’s rare for a...

Mr. Messerli, Today, March 28th, is National Black Forest Cake Day aka the national day that led to a piece of cake being on your slideshow for months. Everyday me and many others would wonder if today would be the day that the cake finally changed but it never did, and honestly I’m glad it didn’t. That piece of cake and our national days became a daily ritual that I’ve grown to love.  ...

Dear Mrs. Clayton, I’ve only had you a single semester, but you’ve already become one of my favorite teachers! You make art fun for everyone, and give your students as much creative freedom as they need for their projects. You keep a positive attitude constantly, and you share your ideas with your students to help their art be taken to the next level! I’ve never seen you yell or really get t...

Dear Mr. McCoy,                                                                Hi, this is Colin Nichols, your physical friend, and I really hope this letter accelerates in your hands rather forcefully. Teacher Appreciation Week is from May 8 to May 12, 2023, and this letter is here to bring your heart, body, and mind to equilibrium.  First of all, you’re amaz...

Coach Bunton,  Looking back on my entire high school experience, I have had a few classes that I would consider to be “favorites;” however, I can say with full confidence that our Drivers Ed class is at the very top of my list. Walking into your class on the first day, I expected to be sitting in a class similar to others whereas the purpose of the class was simply to get through the mat...