Student teacher Ms. George helped cover English classes for Mr. DelFava and Ms. Eccleston, including English 1 and English Honors. During her time in the classroom, she brought endless amounts of enthusiasm everyday. Oftentimes, she began class with fun discussion questions before getting into the main activity of the day.
“Ms. George greeted everyone with a smile and really worked to make unique lesson plans. You could truly see how much she cared about each of her students,” junior Molly Thomas said.
Through Ms. George’s creative assignments, students were constantly kept engaged. One of the projects Ms. George introduced her English 3 Honors class to was a book club project where students got to choose from a selection of stories like Turtles All the Way Down, The 5th Wave, and The Loop.
“In my book club group, we read The Midnight Library. It’s safe to say I never got bored in Ms. George’s class,” junior Laurie Arsenault said. “What I will miss most about her is how dedicated she was to getting to know you better and making sure you knew she was always rooting for you.”
Naturally, Ms. George exhibited positivity in all of her classes. The feeling is mutual between both students and teachers.
“Ms. George made authentic connections with the students immediately; she is genuinely interested in each student as an individual, and she is dedicated to helping everyone grow,” Eccleston said. “She is already one of the most talented teachers I know. She’s smart, organized, and reflective, but what really sets her apart is her compassion. Any school will be lucky to have her in their English department!”
Ms. George celebrated with her classes Monday, April 28th on a successful quarter of learning and growing. She leaves LFHS with a lasting remark for her students.
“I enjoyed getting to know them not just as learners, but as individuals with lives and interests beyond the classroom. Their energy and curiosity reminded me why I chose this profession. They helped me realize that teaching is not only what I want to do, but what I’m truly meant to do,” George said.
In addition, Ms. George has a deep gratitude for her supporting teachers and peers. She demonstrates this through her ability to host a class of eager and determined students.
“From the very beginning, I felt welcomed and supported, and that feeling only grew stronger throughout my student teaching experience. I will especially miss my cooperating teachers, Ms. Eccleston and Mr. DelFava,” George said. “In just four months, I learned more from them than I could have imagined. They are genuinely two of the best mentors I’ve ever had, and I will carry their influence with me as I step into my own classroom.”
After her time at LFHS, Ms. George will be graduating from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Following that, she will be actively applying for and interviewing for full-time teaching positions in districts throughout the northern suburbs. By the fall of 2025, Ms. George is most excited to step into her own classroom and begin her career as a full-time educator.
Students and teachers are sending their best wishes as she moves forward. It can be agreed upon that her bubbly, optimistic attitude will be missed.
“Ms. George was very patient and kind, which made her an enjoyable teacher to learn from,” freshman Dru Shader said.
Mrs. George possesses all the qualities of an exceptional mentor for students to look up to. Her students and peers are confident that anywhere she goes, she will make a lasting impression.
“I have loved seeing Ms. George begin her teaching journey, and I’m so grateful to have been a part of it. I’ll miss chatting with her between classes and seeing how much the students love her! I know we’ll stay in touch and I can’t wait to see what she does next!” Eccleston said.
