Astonishing Leadership: Students for today and forever more!
By Sophia B. and Zenna I.
Today is the day where we welcome the new and previous leaders of today and ever more. Our leadership students are proud to show ALMS pride. Sharing positivity, happiness, and welcoming greeting. Never have you seen courageous leaders be like our staff, taking responsibility.
Our other leaders said “Being a leader does not have to be us. It can also be everyone else.” Our Leadership kids such as Lauren D., Mariam R., Eza V., Feliz G., and Zenna I. said that our expectations are that to help others in need and make them feel welcome in our ALMS family. Some leadership students said “since this is our 2nd year we are hoping that our new leadership kids could be responsible to show our new students to be astonishing. Also this year we want it to be unique and dazzling.” In conclusion, I believe that leadership students work really hard and hoping that we can learn to be responsible and trustworthy. |
Teacher Interview: Mr. Willemson
By Grant K.
1. Why did you choose to become a teacher?
“I worked at a summer camp in high school and college and really enjoyed it. Then I got a “real job” and it wasn’t the same. I just like working with kids.” 2. What is your teaching “philosophy?” “I believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to learn.” 3. What do you find most frustrating about teaching? “It’s difficult to have students understand the importance of history.” 4. What did you do before teaching? Worked at a summer camp, restaurant supply company, and sold office supplies door-to-door. 5. What do you think of your students? “They’re great. I love all my students. They’re all nice, respectful, have a good work ethic, and have good conversation.” 6. What is your favorite grade to teach? “I like the content of eight grade social studies, but I also like to introduce 6th graders to what middle school is like. I like US history, which is the topic of 8th grade social studies.” 7. What are your strengths as a teacher? “I think that I’m able to relate to my students in ways others may not be able to. I get the memes, play video games, etc.” 8. What was your favorite subject as a student? “History. Social Studies” 9. Why does your subject matter to you? “I love history. I’m very passionate about what I teach.” “History informs so many reasons why.” 10. What is your favorite part of teaching? “I really like how every day is different but the same. Different topics and activities, but the same kids. (Well, every other day.)” 11. What do you like about Alta Loma so far? “I feel very supported. The students are attention and present. I like that when I walk outside, I can see the mountains, it feels like im in colorado." 12. What is something people would be surprised to know about you? “I’m actually 2 people stacked on top of each other” |
Photo of Mr. Willemson by Will N.
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