Four students of the month were honored at the Sept. 23 meeting of the Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education.
The students:
Airen Lee, pre-kindergarten
Earl Watson Jr. Early Childhood Center
Nominated by Amy Neal, preschool teacher
“Airen has made a great turnaround already this year! She comes right in and manages all transitions. Airen is engaging with peers in a very loving manner, often even offering hugs! Airen has moved from a student who required intensive teacher support to one who is modeling appropriate behavior to other peers. We are all so proud of all of her accomplishments. Yah Airen!” Sincerely, Amy Neal, teacher
Sergio Fierro-Neri, 5th grade
New Stanley Elementary School
Nominated by Brandy Treaster, April Hoffman, Mike Jordan and Cindy Moore, teachers of the fifth grade team
“Sergio is an incredibly hard worker who stays focused on his learning at all times. He follows directions and stays on task without any reminders. He is also a mathematical wiz who solves problems quickly and accurately. We have truly enjoyed working with Sergio so far this year!” Sincerely, Brandy Treaster, April Hoffman, Mike Jordan and Cindy Moore, teachers of the fifth grade team
Kasandra Guerra, 7th grade
Rosedale Middle School
Nominated by Megan Green, teacher
“Kasandra is always on task, polite, and kind to her peers. She is a model student and can always be seen making good choices in class and around the school. Kasandra is a pleasure in class. She is the kind of student I hope my daughter will be as a 7th grader.” Sincerely, Megan Green, teacher
Eric Santa Cruz, 12th grade
Harmon High School
Nominated by Steve Howard, teacher and coach
“Eric is a dedicated, hard-working young man that will be in a leadership role within Harmon this, his senior year. I have been fortunate to work with Eric in cross country track and student council. He not only encourages his teammates, but also goes out and wishes his competitors good luck in their race. Eric has been one of the most devoted young men I have ever coached. He always has a positive, upbeat attitude and will be successful in all his endeavors.” Sincerely, Steve Howard, teacher
– Story and photo from Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools