3. Mrs. Doden
“She is very nice and
she's the best in the
whole school!”
“She always explains
math and makes sure
to reward us if we do
or get something
right.”
“Mrs. Doden loves her job
and shows how much
she loves her kids.”
5. Mr. Ford
“Mr. Ford is very
laid back and
calm. I like how
he doesn’t loose
his cool.”
6. Mr. Garza
“Coach inspires me
to be an excellent
and healthy
person.”
~Adrian Escalaya
“He shows us that
everyone can
achieve at life.”
“Coach Garza is fun
and loves his kids.”
7. Ms. Marcus
I like Ms. Marcus
because she is nice
to me and makes
me feel confident in
myself. She always
encourages me.
~Courtney Waters
8. Ms. Pezzulich
“Ms. Pezzulich has
a goofy
personality that
makes you feel
comfortable!”
“Science is fun
with her!”
9. Mr. Stewart
“ Mr. Stewart
keeps things
real.”
“He makes things
easy for us to
learn…on level
we get.”
10. Mr. Vaccaro
“He makes me laugh and
always pushes me to do
more and try harder. He
believes in me.”
~Raven Banks
“Last year and this year he’s
always there for me when
I need to talk.”
~Chris Taylor
“He helps me understand
stuff better and makes
me smile.”
~Anonymous
11. Mrs. Wilson
“She is like a guardian
angel to me. She
always helps me with
personal and school
related issues.”
~Ishrat Azim
“She challenges me and
pushes me to become
a great student.”
“She gives me hard work
and its really nice.”
13. MR. Abbatiello
“The physical
warm up we do
is different, but I
like it!”
“I like the
welcoming,
warm feeling in
Mr. Abbatiello’s
room.”
14. Mrs. Baynes
“She is very nice
and wants all
students to
prosper and lets
all students
mature into 8th
graders.”
15. Mrs. Belotte
“She’s very nice,
she makes me
feel okay.”
16. Mr. Brannon
“He is nice, funny,
cool and knows
how to teach.”
“Mr. Brannon is
awesome teacher
and coach.”
“He makes class
fun!”
17. Ms. Collins
“Ms. Collins
always makes
me laugh!”
“She doesn’t baby
us, so we are
forced to learn
new things.”
18. Mr. Grutza
“Mr. Grutza is
always playful,
fun, and funny.”
~Alex Ruffin
“He is fun to
teach and learn
with.”
19. Mrs. Hamberger
“Ms. Hamberger is
very nice and I
make her smile. I
know I can come
to her.”
“She makes me feel
welcomed in the
classroom and is
like a mother to
me.”
20. Ms. Holskey
“She is very nice and
always helps me
and is cool!”
“Ms. Holskey gives
me advice and is
nice.”
“She is nice and
encouraging.”
21. Ms. Reekie
“Ms Reekie really
cares about us.
She def fights
for us to stay in
school.”
“I know Ms.
Reekie has my
back.”
22. Mrs. Strong
“She is someone
who takes time
and explains.”
“She is nice and
encourages me.”
24. Mr. Grooms
“I love going to Mr. Grooms
class everyday, because I
enjoy it! I have learned a
lot of things from him and
I look at differently.”
“Mr. Grooms is a good
teacher because he is
funny and cool at times.”
“He is a very good teacher
who has taught us well
this year!”
25. Mrs. Johnson-Banks
“She is the best
because she
makes me feel
confident
towards school
work.”
26. Ms. Leonard
“She’s cool and does
cool stuff.”
“I feel motivated by
Ms. Leonard
everyday. She is
an inspiration and I
look up to her.”
~Damaris Mejia
27. Mrs. Munson
“Mrs. Munson doesn’t
scream or yell at
us. She teaches us
things we don’t
know, and she’s
super nice!”
~Courtney Nora
“She’s kind and gives
us work we know
how to do.”
~Miguel Rodrigez
28. Mrs. Nelson
“She’s a good
teacher and I
know I will pass
the SOL.”
“Mrs. Nelson is a
fun teacher and
a good one who
makes class
fun.”
29. Ms. Shaw
“Ms. Shaw holds
me accountable
for my actions
as well as my
school work.”
“I really like her
outfits, she
pretty stylish.”
30. Mrs. West
“Mrs. West really
got to know us
when she came
to our school.
That effort said
she cared.”
“Her laid back
teaching style
makes me
comfortable to
learn math.”
31. Mrs. Wright
“Ms. Wright makes
science fun!”
~Jordy
“She makes me feel as if
I was her own child.”
“Mrs. Wright is super nice
and teaches us well.
She also really cares
about us.”
33. Ms. Harman
• “Ms. Harman is
very nice, helpful
teacher.”
“She is the best
teacher in the
school..for me.”
“She understands me
and is willing to
help me out in wit
my other classes.”
34. Ms. Lall
“ Mrs. Lall is a
good teacher
and once you
get to know her,
she’s pretty cool
too.”
35. Mrs. Schwenz
“Mrs. Schwenz has a
relaxed personality
and she explains
things really well.”
“She is a good
teacher who is
always happy
which makes the
class happy and
fun.”
46. Ms. Mangilia
“Ms. Mangilia is the best
counselor I’ve ever had!”
~ Becky, 8th
“Ms. Mangilia is a really
good listener and she
treats us fairly.”
~ Ada, 8th
“She makes sure to take
time to listen to
everyone and what
they have to say. It
makes us feel
important.”
~Andrew, not Antonio
47. Mrs. Ireland
“ She makes the
class fun and def
teaches us life
lessons.”
“Mrs. Ireland is
someone who you
would want on your
side. She’s very
real and helpful.”
48. Mrs. Peters
“She is very
welcoming and
nice.”
“Her help and effort
has really gone a
long distance for
the faculty at
Hammond.”
49. Mrs. Brand
“She’s funny and
she makes me
feel smart.”
“She’s so nice and
talented.”
