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My Classroom--A3

Robbie's Angels

My work group at Institute was made up of all girls, but we had a male adviser. The poor guy got his fare share of estrogen, inappropriate stories and tears this summer but somehow managed to put up with it all. We dubbed ourselves "Robbie's Angels." In the end, we had the highest achieving students at our whole school site. Basically, we ROCKED!

I'm a Teacher!

Photographic evidence that I did, in fact, teach geometry to teenagers.

The Truth

"Teaching is the most important job in the world."
-Jose, our Curriculum Specialist

Speak Up Honey--You're Brilliant.

The original achievement gap closer:



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A Letter

To My Students:

You have no idea how proud I am of you. I know you worked so hard in this class, and your positive attitude is contagious. I will miss the smart comments you make in class everyday; I will miss your laughter; I will miss your kind hearts.

I have no doubt that you will achieve great things.

The one advice I have for you is to never give up. I know things can be really hard, and sometimes you think it’d be easier to just run away from school or work or whatever obstacle stands in your way. But trust me—don’t give up! There is no wall to high or a river too wide for you to overcome. You are smart, funny, and motivated—with those three traits, you can literally do anything you want!

I believe in you.

Keep your chin up and keep working hard. You can, and WILL, do great things. Please keep in touch and let me know about your life and your plans. I am WAY better at editing essays than teaching geometry, so please contact me anytime you need help or just want to chat. Good luck!

-Ms. Juve