more than coach, he inspires

bench press or running gassers, Coach Wilson has always pushed me to excellence. From my experience, the lessons he has taught me have not only helped me on the field, but they have also aided me in my daily life. I have learned that just because something is hard does not mean I cannot accomplish it. In fact, there is no task too big for me to overcome. If it were not for Coach Wilson and the lessons

Mrs. Davis has many of the traits required for being a great teacher

By Naomi Valenzuela

Fifth Grade, JMQ

Of all my teachers, Mrs. Davis has helped me the most. She is a great teacher, and she has many of the traits required for being a great teacher.

She explains that we are all worthy, beautiful people who can become more beautiful. She explains that by working hard and learning, we can increase our worth. Because of her belief, I have changed how I see things in life and how I see the world. She has made that difference in me.

I have respect for Mrs. Davis because she is a responsible, kind, caring teacher. She really is a great teacher, and if you do not believe me, then I am not sure you know what a good teacher really is. Not only is she good at her job--and she is--but she also has taught me how good I am and what I can do in the world and how I can positively change it. I will not forget those lessons.

Even other students have told me what a wonderful teacher she is. All her students say she is caring. She makes her students feel good about themselves, and that is important because we do not always feel good about ourselves every day. Because Mrs. Davis has made a difference in my life and in the lives of other students, it would be my honor to award her the Lamplighter Award.