As the 2019-2020 school year rolls around, Editors-in-Chief Ellie Gottesman and Annie Poole ask new MIHS staff members what they are looking forward to.
Alida Mendes | robotics teacher
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“This is my first year teaching. I am coming from industry and so I am really excited to be in the classroom and work with students. It’s going to be a learning experience for me and I am really excited about creating a project-based classroom with hands-on learning.”
Ariel Schachter | R&R counselor
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“I am so excited to be joining the community here and to be helping students achieve academic success and also manage stress.”
Connor Coombs | math teacher
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“I am really excited to meet all of my students and get involved in the Mercer Island community.”
Sarah White | Spanish teacher
“I am excited to meet the students and try new things in my teaching.”
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Brook Bowers | science teacher
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“I am excited about meeting my new students and I am excited about being back in the MIHS science department. I decided to come back because the students strive for achievement here and the community is very supportive.”
Amanda Comeaux | front office secretary
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“This is my first time in a long time working with teens and I have always really enjoyed it. I can’t wait to meet the students.”
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