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by Sara Qabmette
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From teaching new concepts to spreading good news, staff members
found ways to help students keep positive attitudes. In turn, they were
able to interact with their students and have positive experiences them-
selves.
Counselor Gene Moneke enjoyed seeing students work hard and get
rewarded for what they accomplished. As a counselor, he could be relied
on to help students with their lives, from changing schedules to advising
students on what they planned to do after high school.
"There is nothing more that I like than telling students that they have
been accepted to a certain college," Moneke said. "I really like working
with kids as a positive role model."
· As students gained knowledge from teachers, teachers were able to
learn from their studeots.
"I like teaching because I enjoy working with the students here. Ev-
eryday is different, and it is certainly never dull," math teacher Raven
Morris said.
Deciding to become a teacher was more of a planned decision for
others. According to Morris, "I tried not to become a teacher because I
come from a long line of educators. I tried other things and did not like
them. I ended up going back to school and getting my teaching creden-
tials, and now I wouldn't think of doing anything else."
Getting to know students and helping them learn in creative ways was
common among teachers. Many teachers, such as Spanish teacher Trina
Sanabria, played games that were both fun and educational.
"I love the energy, the enthusiasm, the exchange of ideas. It keeps
you young. I love playing a tiny part in the process of another human's
becoming more and better," Sanabria said. "I'm a people person, not a
paper pusher."
Whether they were teaching or advising students, staff members
found special ways to become positive role models that students could
look up to.

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