Category: Spotlight

“I’m happy I spent my entire teaching career in this school – it has been an amazing work family to be a part of.”

“I come from a long line of Herkimer graduates, so my roots run deep at HHS. I feel connected to the school that provided me with so many wonderful opportunities and memories, and in turn, I try to pass my enthusiasm for being a Magician onto my students.”

“Being able to positively impact the lives of students in the same school where so many teachers and staff members helped me grow as an individual is an amazing full circle experience.”

“The chance to be part of a school community that has impacted my life in such positive ways is something that I will always be grateful for. I hope to do the same for others as what was done for me in my time here both growing up and as an adult.”

“I have always liked helping others, and I want to make a positive and inspiring difference in children’s lives.”

“I enjoy seeing students improve. When the ‘light bulb’ goes off, it’s special.”

“I truly love being a Magician, and there is no place I would rather be teaching.”

“The most exciting thing about returning to work at Herkimer is having a chance to impact the youth and community that I grew up in, in a positive way.”

“I have had amazing teachers over the years who made school fun and exciting, and I want to create those experiences for my students.”

“I have experienced HHS as a student, as a parent and now as a staff member! I am excited to be a “Magician” again!”