You’re Doing Better Than You Think

By Caitlin Cruz An achievement I am proud of was being the highest-performing student in middle school. For this feat, I received a $50 waiver for my classes. This achievement holds a special place in my heart because when I do things even a little wrong, I tend to let it eat away at me and cause a lot of stress and anxiety. Having something tangible that showed me that just because you did a few things wrong doesn’t mean the whole world is going to blow up meant so...
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Teacher Appreciation – Ms. Aglio

By Daphne Green Think back to early elementary school; a time when you thought your teacher lived at school. The soft, and gentle, and fun teachers who fed you colors of knowledge and would support you like a bonus parent. For some, that may seem like a distant memory– well...
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Teacher Appreciation – Ms. Davey

By Celia Møller Throughout my academic career, I've encountered many dedicated and inspiring educators, but few have had as profound an impact on my growth as Ms. Annabelle Davey, my Chemistry A Honors teacher. Ms. Davey is the perfect blend of intellectual rigor and genuine compassion. She pushes her students...
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Teacher Appreciation – Mrs. Raidy

By Ashlee Dodd If you're looking for a teacher who's willing to go the extra mile for her students, then look no further, and meet Mrs. Raidy! One of our excellent Geometry teachers over at ASUPD. Mrs. Raidy has positively impacted me as her student in that she's always supportive and...
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Teacher Appreciation – Ms. Rhoades

By Caitlin Cruz To show my appreciation for my teachers, I have chosen my math teacher, Ms. Rhoades. She is my favorite teacher because she is amazing at explaining how to do something. If you have any questions, she is always there and ready to help you. When I joined...
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Teacher Appreciation – Mr. Jaeger

By Ysrael Hernandez This is my first year at ASUPD, and I was very worried about what the school was going to be like. When my LSC and I went through the different electives for high school, I noticed Game Design as one of the classes. I figured out a...
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Club Spotlight: Peer Tutoring – Two Sides of a Screen: Student-on-Student Support

By Daphne Green If you’ve been keeping an eye on your live lesson and announcements, then you definitely know a thing or two about Peer Tutoring. Teachers cannot get enough when it comes to recommending these tutors; saying how they have “heard nothing but glowing reviews” and “very helpful for...
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