TEACHER TRIBUTES!
Mrs. Mammen, Thank you so much for all you have done this year. We admire and respect all that you sacrificed to make this school year fun and exciting for Philip and the rest of the class.
Love The Pio’s
Mrs. Aurand! We are so grateful for your leadership and kindness. Thank you for creating a beautiful school year in a challenging scenario. We are so blessed to have you in our lives.
Love, Priscilla and Family
Mrs. Pawlowski, You were our hero this year. We can’t thank you enough for your bravery, generosity, and support teaching Carter this year.
Love, The Knapp Family
Ms. Rissover, Thank you for all you have done this year for Alexandria and WMA!
Love, The Mignucci Family
Mrs. Leuzzi and Mrs. Morinigo, Thank you for all you do!
Love, Anya and Family
Ms. Riss, Thank you for welcoming Sam into the Waldron community!
Love, The Vettori Family
Mrs. Fresta, Thanks for being awesome!
Love, Valentina
Mrs. Jordan, Thank you for finding a way to make kindergarten as special as a non-Pandemic year!
Love, Mallory
Ms. Pavone, Thanks you for all you do!
Love, Sean
Mrs. Kinson, Thank you for making learning fun.
Love, Sean
Mrs. Pawlowski, Thank you for your patience and good humor.
Love, Mallory
Ms. Riss, Thank you for being such a good sport when OSU loses.
Love, Sean
Ms. Riss, Thank you for your hard work and patience with the Barnes twins and the Barnes family!
Mrs. Kuzan, Thank you for inspiring such a love of science and believing you have the next Sally Ride in your class! The love and care you show for your students makes all the difference. You embody the spirit of Mercy!
Gratefully, The Gallagher Family
Mrs. McLaughlin, Thank you SO much for welcoming Ciara into the Waldron community and for all you have done for her and us this year! We really appreciate it!!
Love, The Canon Family
Mrs. Guarini, thank you for your service to WMA over the years and for being a consistent force during this very crazy year! After attending WMA as a student and now my children having you as their teacher, it is clear that you followed your calling as a teacher. Thank you for all that you do!
With love, The Murtha Family
Mrs. Guarini, who knew you could make pandemic learning so much fun?
Love, Sean
To all the fifth grade teachers, we have struck gold with you! Thank you all for being wonderful educators as well as making this year as painless as possible!!
With love, The Murtha family
Ms. Riss, thank you for being such a wonderful teacher. You always go above and beyond for Audrey and our family! We greatly appreciate you!
With love, The Murtha Family
Mrs. Kinson, Thank you for always making learning fun and interactive!! We appreciate you!
With love, The Murtha Family
Mrs. Maletta, Thank you for a wonderful year, and for all you've done for Jonah!
Love, The Fesnaks
Mrs. McLaughlin, You are a gift! We are so grateful that Jake and Norah were both able to experience the joy you bring to teaching. Thank you for making your class a second family for your students. We are so grateful for you!!
With lots of love, The Pellecchia Family
Mrs. McLaughlin, Thank you so much for being a consistent source of love and support for our children. Thank you for creating a fun learning environment that makes Sudaan jump out of my car each day, excited to come to school! You are most definitely a rockstar!!
Love, The Burtons
I love you Mrs. McLaughlin! Thank you for everything!
Love, Sudaan
Ms. Pavone, Thank you for your patience and kind nature.
With love, The Murtha Family
Ms. Matkowski, Thank you for a wonderful school year! Aidan was so happy going to school each day!!
Love, The Pooler Family
Mrs. Maletta, Thank you for all that you do for Matteo and his class in a year like no other. You’ve been flexible, patient, kind and fun all the while teaching a class of first graders! We appreciate all that you do.
Love, The Fay Family
Mrs. Orapallo, Thank you for making this a great year for Mila! She has come home from school every day with a smile on her face. We are grateful for all that you do for her and the entire class.
Love, The Fay Family
Mrs. McKelvey, Thank you for embracing Fiona's energy, and for encouraging her to be the best person she can be! We love your sense of humor, and we appreciate all that you do for Fiona and her second grade classmates. We love you!
Love, The Spade Family
Mrs. Wellman, thank you for making EVERY day in KC fun and special! We appreciate all of your caring and flexibility.
Love, The McGill Family
Mrs. DeSanto, thanks for always being there for your students. I don't think we would have gotten through 8th grade without you. Stay cool Mrs. D
Love, Madeline
To all of the 5th grade teachers, thank you for going above and beyond to make this year happen for our kids. And a special thanks for being so kind and making Abby's first year at Waldron such a good one!
Love, the Vereen Family
Miss Matkowski, thank you for making Kate feel so welcome at her school. She loves WMA!
Love, The Stewart Family
Mrs. Orapallo, thank you for making third grade fun, interesting, and engaging - whether in person or on Zoom! We are so grateful for your dedication, constant effort, and ability to make things seem sort of normal! You are a super hero!
Love, Charlie and Family
Mrs. Jordan, thank you for keeping the magic of Kindergarten alive this year! Emily had the greatest year and will remember you and her KB friends always!
Love, Emily and Family
Ms. Evans and Mrs. McKinley, we are so grateful that Teddy was able to experience the wonder of preschool. He loves talking about all the cool things he learns at school. Thank you!
Love, Teddy and Family
Mrs. Miner and Ms. Morrow, thank you for a super fun first year at Waldron! From day one Nash has been so happy to go to school and he loves all the fun songs, activities and amazing projects you work on. He's always so excited to see you :) We are so grateful for you and for helping these little people get through what could have been a very tough year for them. We appreciate you so much!
PS - we love the laminated art projects and all the pictures you post. Thank you!!
Love, the Davis Family
Mrs. Wellman, thank you so much for a wonderful first year at Waldron! Grace has had such an amazing year in your class and we really appreciate your patience, fun loving nature and love for the kids. We appreciate you beyond words!
Love, the Davis Family
Dear 5th Grade Teachers, thank you for being wonderful teachers during this tough time. I have learned so much this year.
Love, Avery
Dear Mrs. Kuzan, thank you for being so enthusiastic about school and science. I really learned a lot this year and thank you for being my teacher.
From, Hudson
Dear 8th Grade Teachers, thank you for preparing me for high school and supporting me along the way. I learned so much and had a lot of fun!
From, Mason
Dear 6th Grade Teachers, thank you for teaching me this year. Thank you for always pushing me to do my best and helping me enjoy learning.
From, Hudson
Dear 7th Grade Teachers, thank you for preparing me for years to come!
Hugs, Maya
Ms Rissover, thank you for being so patient with us and always going above and beyond!
Love, the Hogans
Mrs. Maletta, thank you for making Siena's year so special! It has been a joy watching her learn and grow in your class. Siena goes to class happy every morning, either in person or virtually, because she loves your class!
Thank you!
Dear 5th Grade Teachers, thank you for a wonderful year!
Love, Valentina
Dear 6th Grade Teachers, thank you for an exceptional year of learning in a most extraordinary year!
The Meconi-Deibel Family
7th Grade Teachers, We appreciate all you have done this year for Mimi and her classmates. She is being challenged and looking forward to her final year at Waldron.
The O'Malley Family
5th Grade Teachers, thank you for making this year fun and exciting for Evelyn. We can't thank you enough for all of the adjustments you have had to make to make 5th grade work.
The O'Malley Family
Mrs. McLaughlin, the fun-loving care you have shown Helen this year is truly appreciated. YOU ROCK at keeping the kids engaged.
The O'Malley Family
Mrs. Jordan, thank you for making learning fun and safe this year. Paul is having a great introduction to WMA, thanks to you.
The O’Malley Family
Mrs. Kazan, Thanks for making science so much fun! You make me smile and make learning fun!
Love, Max
Mrs. McKelvey, thank you for all that you do.
Many thanks, the Drummond Family
Mrs. Sally, thank you for teaching us LA. I loved the writing projects you planned for us this year, especially poetry, and have really enjoyed the books we read in class.
From, Alec
Mrs. Kuzan, thank you for teaching us science. I enjoy the labs and lessons you plan for us. I am looking forward to seeing you next year!
From, Alec
Mrs. Burns, thank you for teaching us math. Your classes are fun and you help me learn really well. I am looking forward to having you again next year.
From, Alec
Mr. Kane, thank you so much for helping us learn this year. You make it fun and enjoyable so the entire class will like what you teach.
From, Alec
Mrs. Aurand, Thank you for being my teacher. You make learning fun!
From, Abby
Mr. Lane, thank you so much for always keeping us safe and organizing fun games for us to play! You are the best!
Love, Jackson and Hannah
Ms. Matkowski, thank you for making school so fun and teaching us so much this year! I love you!
Love, Hannah
Mrs. Aurand and Mrs. Burns, thank you for running carline like a BOSS! You move all the cars through so efficiently in all kinds of weather and we marvel at how you know every car and family by sight!
Love, the Tracey Family
5th Grade Teachers, thank you for a wonderful year and teaching me so much!
Love, Jackson
5th Grade Teachers, thank you for being such great and amazing teachers, I have learned so much this year.
Blessings and Peace, Love Jamie
Mr. Leonard, we just wanted to express our gratitude for how hard you have worked to make this school year feel normal for Braden and his classmates. You are beyond appreciated by our family. Thanks again and look forward to seeing you coach Braden and his buddies in baseball next spring. Fingers crossed.
Stay well, The Quinn Family
Mrs. Fresta, we just wanted to express our thanks for all that you do for Braden and his classmates. You have kept the kids engaged and adapted in a challenging year. We are thankful for all that you do day in day out.
Stay well, The Quinn Family
Mrs. Kuzan, we're a year late, but just wanted to say thanks for everything. It is clear that you care about your students and make an impact on them long after they leave your classroom like you did with our son, Braden.
Stay well, The Quinn Family
Mrs. Maletta, thank you for being such an awesome teacher! You make learning so much fun!
Love, Max
Mrs. Dougherty, thank you so much for helping me all of the time! You’re the best!
Love, Max
Miss Matkowski, I love being your student. You made 3rd grade so much fun. I will miss having you next year. Eat lots of cheese this summer.
Love and hugs, Carli
Mrs. McKelvey, thank you for being the best 2nd grade teacher ever. I will never forget when April your dog visited. I will miss not seeing you when I go to High school next year.
Thank you, Jake
8th Grade Teachers, thank you to all the 8th grade teachers for making it as close to normal in a pandemic. Thank you for getting us ready for high school but still making it fun. Thank you for keeping everyone safe. Although we “pandemic pivoted” on many of the traditions you worked hard to make sure we still had community gathering, time with our little buddies and a nativity at Christmas.
Thank you, Jake
Mr. Borton and Ms. Baldwin, thank you for sharing your talents and love of music with us. It made me love music and theater. Thank you for encouraging everyone’s talents. I wish Covid hadn’t stopped Stars and Stripes and the spring musicals but I’m glad we could have zoom Voice lessons. I hope next year I can come back and be a SPA.
Thank you, Jake
Mrs. Kinson, you are one of the best teachers I’ve ever encountered. Your heart is inspired, your compassion endless. Thank you for understanding children perfectly. Thank you for always caring for Carly and Alex’s spirits.
Carly, Alex, Eileen and Matt
Mr. Lane, there aren’t enough words to thank you for protecting our children day in and day out, for teaching them about safety in a scary world with such compassion and gentleness. I drive away from Waldron with a light heart every morning because I know Alex and Carly are in your care. We wish you every happiness!
Carly, Alex, Eileen and Matt
Mr. Kane, thank you for the enormity of the heart with which you care for our children as you teach them. The connections you make with each and every child are beyond special, and the care you place in every email, every assignment, every interaction with both our children and us parents is unmatched and priceless. Thank you for all you did for our family and Carly.
Carly, Alex, Eileen and Matt
Mrs. Pavone, thank you so much for the incredible imagination you were able to lift out of Carly in fourth grade. She blossomed with your encouragement and attention, and you knew exactly how hard to push her. We are forever grateful!
Carly, Alex, Eileen and Matt
Mrs. McKelvey, thank you for being a wonderful and supportive teacher to our Sophie. She has thrived and has had a great time in second grade. She especially loves lollipop days. Thank you for your caring, warmth and support and for understanding what every student needs. We appreciate you very much!
Sophie and Family
Mrs. Gilbert, We simply adore you! Thank you for being our very first teacher at Waldron and for leading with talent, enthusiasm and heart.
You will always be a special part of our lives and our journey.
With love, the Pantaleno Family
Mrs. Jordan, thank you for an awesome year! We are so grateful for the excitement, enthusiasm, and creativity you brought to Kindergarten, particularly during a pandemic! We thank you for all of your hard work and efforts in making this year a success despite the challenges and many curve balls. Cameron loved being in your class and will miss you very much!
Love The Bernard Family