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A Favorite Teacher Remembered
Many FWCD students have had an exceptional teacher who encouraged them, recognized their abilities, and helped them realize their potential. For Waldron Collins ’20, that teacher was Sheri Fuller, now in her 34th year teaching first grade at FWCD.
As a first grader, Waldron was a quiet and cautious new student. Her teacher, Mrs. Fuller, in the words of Waldron’s father, Craig Collins, really put Waldron on the path of being a good student and a capable learner and helped her believe in herself. It was, in short, a great start for Waldron’s academic life at FWCD. “Sheri was a huge influence in all our lives, in the most positive way,” Craig said.
Mrs. Fuller remembers Waldron as a happy child and a natural ambassador for the School. She would speak with parents and potential students who were touring FWCD and considering the possibility of enrolling. “I have many fond memories of Waldron. She was the sweetest little girl who loved first grade and ballet,” Sheri recalled. The connection established in Waldron’s first year remains to this day. Throughout Middle School and Upper School, Waldron would stop by the first grade classroom and visit with Sheri.
With great appreciation for Mrs. Fuller’s exceptional skills as an educator and her dedication to working with students, the Collins family made a gift to the new Lower School building, requesting to name Mrs. Fuller’s classroom. “This gift and recognition is our way of thanking her. We love that she’s still at FWCD, continuing to inspire current students,” Craig said. “We encourage others to consider making a tribute gift, too, to show appreciation for wonderful educators or family members or any special person in your life.”
