Why We Love our City High Teachers

Mrs. Peterson: A Gem in the Guidance Office by Wisdom Konu Mrs. Peterson, to me, is not just a guidance counselor to me but a true friend of a teacher. Since last year, she’s helped in numerous ways and circumstances I’ve found myself in and has remained kind and helpful. Mrs. Peterson is caring and thoughtful and has made this past year fun as well as bearable. She is so supportive and makes ...

I have not always been the biggest fan of English class. However, when I walked into English on the first day of school this year, I knew I was going to love it. This was not because of the curriculum or what we happened to be working on. The reason I started enjoying English class again was because of Ms. Basile. Ms. Basile cares for her students and really tries to make a connection with each...

Ms. Meyer has been my Algebra 2 Honors teacher this year. When I walked into her class at the beginning of the year, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I have never been a huge fan of math, but her class has definitely changed that. Ms. Meyer’s teaching style makes math easy to learn and understand. But my favorite thing about her class is the stories and anecdotes that she shares about her life...

As this school year comes to an end, I would like to take a moment to show my appreciation for all that Mr. McTaggart has done for me and all of the rest of the students he has taught and (or) coached. He has been an outstanding mentor and coach to me and I have learned so much from him over the past year. He is passionate about what he does and I think everyone can agree with that. He has constant...

I have been running in cross country for 5 years now, and coach Risk is the coach that stands out the most when I think about my coaches. Risk has always been one of the funnest coaches on the team, whether it's out on the run or just hanging out before practice.   One of Risk's best qualities as a coach is making sure that he has a relationship with every single runner on the team. My sophomo...

All of my past experiences in a history class can be summed up in one word: boring. However, Ms. Dickson’s AP World class is like no other. Ms. Dickson can make even the most boring of topics interesting and fun, and AP World is a class I genuinely look forward to every day. Ms. Dickson has an energy that makes the classroom exciting. Even something as simple as a slideshow turns into an interesting...

Ms. Mueller was my 6th-grade teacher at Shimek Elementary, which was only my second year in ICCSD. Ms. Mueller is nothing short of the best teacher I have ever had: she knows her students and takes time to connect with them and give them grace. From 6th grade and continuing to today, sophomore year, I have always felt supported by her.  The year before her class I was struggling in math, so coming in...

Walking into American Studies is always the highlight of my day. I know that every time I step into Mr. McTaggart's classroom he will have some lighthearted remarks or small topics of discussion. His calm demeanor is always a stress reliever for me. Whenever I am having a bad day I know his class will cheer me up. Mr. McTaggart is known for his time at City High for his distinguished career teachi...

Dreading AP classes is something that has always come naturally to me. Walking into the AP world room, my mood immediately changes. Mr. Schumann makes an otherwise plain classroom filled with bright energy. Everyday while walking into his class, music is playing. A different type of music everyday, played from every part of the world, introducing students to different types of music and setting a fu...

In classes where there’s unvaried learning everyday, without any time for students to have a break, I often find myself getting distracted or burnt out. That’s one of the many reasons why I love my Chemistry Honors class with Dr. Humston. Everyday, without fail, the class I’m most excited for is my 5th period with Dr. Humston.  Dr. Humston is an incredibly understanding teacher who goes abov...

If you were going to ask me who I believed was the best teacher, I would reply Profe! Senior Garrett has always made Spanish enjoyable and inviting, which I thought was difficult in my previous years of taking Spanish, but Profe makes it look otherwise. Even though they aren't always successful, I appreciate his daily memes that are able to put a smile on me and others in the class. He always permits...

A lot of people find English class boring or stale. Many students can recall falling asleep in an English class. But Mr. Peters makes English interesting and fun. This year is one of the first times I’ve looked forward to going to an English class. I don’t know many people who have a talent as unique as Mr. Peters. He’s known as the Mind Meddler, he makes sure to include a magic trick ever...

When I think about biology I think about the boring stages of talking about how organisms work. When I first went into Mr. Sheldon's class was what I was expecting, but I couldn't have been more wrong about that assumption. Mr. Sheldon is the kind of teacher to make something potentially boring into something fun. He's not just any biology teacher, he's a biology teacher who teaches with humor and kind...

A teacher that has been nice to all students that approach her  Truthful and honest when asked about her opinion on anything  One of the most supportive and loving beings  Pushes everyone to be their best selves  I write all this to say you are appreciated! ...

If someone told me when I was younger that I would be playing tennis in high school instead of baseball I would tell you that you were out of your mind, but now I'm out on the tennis courts every day after school. The reason I am is because of my coach, Chip Hardesty. Chip Hardesty is out there every day rain or shine ready to coach anybody that comes to him. Chip has been the coach for over a...

I’ve never had a class with Mr Leman as a teacher, but I used to sit in on one of his business classes during my open hour. He always treated everyone in that class with kindness and always took the time to get to know each and every one of his students. I had the privilege of getting to know him by joining BPA, a club that he oversees. Mr Leman always smiles in front of his hallway door and n...

From a young age I always knew I would want to do something in the English category. I would constantly be writing a new story and eagerly showing it to my friends and family, but I would never be a big fan of reading books. I had never found a book that I really liked that got me interested in it. When in Mrs. Sotillo’s class I still get various opportunities to write and be creative, but she also c...

In Room 1310, there are colorful paintings of monsters from Where the Wild Things Are. There are also two couches, two exercise bikes, and several standing desks. This is the home of English 10 Honors, taught by Alina Borger-Germann, or Mrs. BG. Mrs. BG says she brought in the additional furniture because students sometimes move around the room. In addition to understanding students’ need to move whil...

Mrs. Moel is a new teacher that has only been at City for a short time. This is her second year of teaching and she teaches Earth and Space Science. Her teaching style is different from any other teacher.  From explaining everything in a fun, energetic way, and just being very kind to everyone overall she nails it. She has not gotten seriously mad ever in the classroom and is really patient when...

In past history classes of mine, I’ve found the style of learning my teachers used to be boring and make the class monotonous. The notes and the projects and just the overall content involved never really piqued my interest. However, this year, my first year in high school, I was lucky enough to have Mr. Hellwig as my APUSH teacher. Hellwig always makes the class interesting and unlike in years past, I don...

I’ve been in music since 5th grade, taking private lessons, interacting with the directors in my schools, and one stands out the most. Mrs. Stucky-swanson. I wanted to quit orchestra. My mom forced me to try at least one trimester of orchestra freshman year, and I'm very grateful for that. If I hadn’t tried orchestra in high school, I would be an entirely different person.  Mrs. Stucky is one...

Mr. Peterson never fails to create a welcoming, entertaining environment. I have taken at least one art class every trimester, this year and last year, and each trimester I look forward to that class. Art for me is an already likable subject; it’s relaxing and fun to experiment with new elements, but having Mr. Peterson as a teacher makes it even more enjoyable. Every day when I walk into the art room, I�...