As the final year comes to an end, graduation approaches and the seniors of East Meck are saying goodbye to peers and teachers. Many students connect with teachers, whether it be through relatability or the way they teach their lessons, and it seems each student can recall a moment in which teacher has made class enjoyable. With that, let’s take a look at seniors’ most impactful teachers over their time at East Meck.
To reminisce and celebrate this bond forged over their time at East, we asked a simple but meangingful question: “Who was your most impactful teacher at East Meck?” The answers we obtained varied from many subjects, highlighting the unique talents and desires among the staff here at East.
Senior Warner Kornberg shared her experience with Biology Teacher Robin Kolodziey.
“Mrs. K made me want to major in biology in college… you could really tell that she loved teaching,” Kornberg said.
Her passion created a lasting impression and an inspiring ambience for students to thrive.
Another student in the class of ’25 spoke of a more individualized impact on their experience at East.
“Mr. Watts has been like my personal school therapist, and I love him very much. It calls to the idea that school is not just about learning, but creating lifelong connections,” senior Sophia Peres-Diaz said.
Language teachers were also highlighted. One senior spoke highly of French teacher Dawn Young.
“Madame Young taught me to be more open minded and also see my love for French,” Fatimah Abd Alglel said.
Learning a new language can be difficult, but teachers like Young make the journey worth the struggle.
It can be difficult to move forward into adulthood or even move into high school as an incoming freshman. So, another question we asked was: “What message would you leave for yourself and incoming class?”
Senior Evie Demakis said “Stay true to yourself and don’t let anyone or anything stress you.”
It it easy to take a new environment and allow it to stress you out, learning to maintain a level head no matter the situation allows you to move through life with ease.
Another senior took a more light-hearted approach: “I feel like it’s important to take in all of the little things,” Lily Kurtz said, pointing out that even the smallest things like little hangouts with friends should be appreciated and cherished.
Senior Trinity Tucker shared, “I have a lot of friends, but I wish I would’ve known more people in [the] class of 2025.” Moving forward, they hope to meet and preserve new friendships and connections that could last a lifetime.
Life can be stressful, but with peers, teachers, family members and friends, we are able to work together to turn a stressful situation into something enjoyable. East allowed students to develop and grow as individuals in and out of the classroom.Graduating is scary, but with the impact and advice these teachers and students have shared, moving into the next chapter of your life will be a thrilling experience.
