Category: School
Thank you, Mrs. Pearce
Author:
Gillian O'Rourke
Teacher's name: Mrs. Pearce
Teacher's school: St. Peter's
Going from an elementary school to a middle school is always a big step for kids. When I went into junior high, I was terrified. When I walked in that day I did not know what to expect—walking into her classroom, seeing all the other students, scared out of my mind. Mrs. Pearce had a […]
Thank you, Mrs. Smyth
Author:
Lisa Kehoe
Teacher's name: Mrs. Ann Marie Smyth
Teacher's school: St. Pius X Elementary
The moment I walked into grade one, I felt the weight of the world on my little shoulders. I was anxious about spending a full day and I dearly missed my family for those 5 hours. Luckily, I hit the jackpot with my teacher – Mrs. Ann Marie Smyth. She was fabulous. She made me […]
When I was in junior high at Leary’s Brook, I was a really weird gangly preteen who got teased alot. Junior high really wasn’t all bad however, and a HUGE reason why is the influence Mercedes Luby had on my life. From being my English teacher in 7th grade, to my homeroom/eEnglish teacher as well […]
Thank you, Ms. Doucette
Author:
Emily Cousins
Teacher's name: Ms. Doucette
Teacher's school: Ascension Collegiate
Ms. Doucette possesses all of the characteristics of an amazing teacher. She is kind, caring, thoughtful and encouraging towards all of her students. She is the teacher that you will never forget. During my high school years, I was blessed to have Ms. Doucette as my science and chemistry teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed these courses […]
Thank you, Mr. Jackman
Author:
Jillian Tuck
Teacher's name: Dave Jackman
Teacher's school: Perlwin Elementary
Mr. Jackman was my physical education teacher throughout my primary and elementary school days. He then became my sixth grade teacher, and has had a huge impact on my life, as I’m sure he has had on many other students. Mr. Jackman is one of the most kind, genuine, caring, and considerate people I have […]
Thank you, Ms. Barnable
Author:
Samantha Weir-Fillier
Teacher's name: Irene Barnable
Teacher's school: O'Donel High
From the time I was a younger I was never good at Math. I struggled since before I could remember. When I transferred to O’Donel, it was my senior year in high school. It was hard enough trying to find new friends but also trying to get through all my classes. When I walked into […]
Thank you, Mrs. Whelan
Author:
Asha Whiteway
Teacher's name: Pamela Whelan
Teacher's school: Carbonear Collegiate
I first had Mrs. Whelan in grade ten. She was my first high school English teacher and she intimidated the life out of me! She had a very big personality and you could tell she was passionate about the course. Ever since then I have had a very close relationship with Mrs. Whelan and I […]
Thank you, Mr. Fillier
Author:
Nici Parsons
Teacher's name: Mr. Desmond Fillier
Teacher's school: Carbonear Collegiate
High school is tough. Some people find it difficult fitting in with their peers, but for me, identifying with my family was very difficult. At an age when you need your parents more than ever, mine were going through a divorce. Instead of being the one nurtured, I was often the one doing the nurturing, […]
Thank you, Mr. Fillier
Author:
Asha Whiteway
Teacher's name: Desmond Fillier
Teacher's school: Carbonear Collegiate
Mr. Fillier is by far the most intelligent person I have ever met, and I would go as far to say that he is one of the BEST teachers on the island. He is respected and appreciated by so many people and he deserves absolute recognition for that. I remember being in grade 9 and […]
Thank you, Mr. Wheeler
Author:
Courtney Bowering
Teacher's name: Ian Wheeler
Teacher's school: Holy Redeemer Elementary
I have had many great teachers throughout school, but I have not had a teacher influence me as much as Mr. Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler was my basketball coach from grades 4 to 9, as well as my English teacher in Grade 9. Throughout our many years with Mr. Wheeler as our coach, he has influenced […]