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What makes you proud of your students?

KELSEY THOMPSON

INTERVIEWED TEACHERS AT LAS VEGAS ACADEMY

Kelly Mabel, art teacher

"I'm proud to be surrounded by such a good group of hardworking people. Their dedication is amazing."

Murray Cohen, math teacher

"I'm proud of all their individual talents and that I teach at a very unique school."

Chuck Keller, physics teacher

"Their relentless pursuit of excellence. In spite of the difficulties my students face in a normal year, their resilience to the dynamics of education is unparalleled."

Heather Samples, history teacher

"I think it's that 'Aha!' moment when they have something click and demonstrate their ability to retain it."

Kelly Svenson, Japanese teacher

"I'm proud when students take what they learn and apply it outside of the classroom, especially when they come back to share their experience with me."

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