October 2006 Teacher Salute Congratulations to Mrs. Karen Cope, 3rd Grade Teacher at SchnecksvilleElementary School! Mrs. Cope was nominated by Michelle Brader and Michelle had this to say about Mrs. Cope: “Karen Cope deserves to win because she possesses all of the qualities that you would want to have in your child's teacher. She's a strict teacher yet fun at the same time; she's caring; she's an excellent role model; she instills confidence in the children. Hands down both of my children would say that she was be far their absolute favorite teacher to this date. We give our children to their teacher for 6 hours a day 5 days a week, and hope that the person we are giving them to will teach more than just the fundamentals that are required. I can say withouta doubt that Mrs Cope does this and more every day!” ******************************************
November 2006 Teacher SaluteCongratulations to Ms. Laura Accetta, 12th Grade Teacher at EastonAreaHigh School! Ms. Accetta was nominated by Tabitha Jones and Tabitha had this to say about her teacher:
“She deserves to win because she is the best teacher i've ever had. Shes loves all her students and works with them through anything. She has always been there through thick and thin for all her students. Not only is she my teacher she is my friend. She helps me not only with school work but with personal/family issues as well. She is the best teacher i've ever had and i think she deserves this more than anything.”******************************************************
December 2007 Teacher SaluteCongratulations to Mrs. Alicia Hancik, 2nd grade teacher at Ada B. Cheston Elementary School! Mrs. Hancik was nominated by Rebecca Hetzel and Rebecca had this to say about her teacher:“She is nice. She lets us sharpen our pencils when ever we want to. She lets us read when we have free time.” ******************************************
January 2007 Teacher Salute
Congratulations to 4th Grade Teacher Mrs. Diane Knox from MillerHeightsElementary School in Bethlehem for being our January B104 Teacher Salute Winner. Mrs. Knox was nominated by Austin Bacon, a 4th grade student from MillerHeights. This is what Austin had to say about Mrs. Knox: “I would like to nominate my teacher, Mrs. Diane Knox because she makes learning fun and challenging. She is very hard working and really cares about her students. She comes into school early and leaves late to be ready to teach us. I am a diabetic and she always keeps an extra eye on me and makes sure I am okay throughout the day. Please choose my teacher because in my mind she is the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Congratulations Mrs. Knox for being the January B104 Teacher Salute Winner!
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FEBRUARY B104 Teacher Salute Winner! Congratulations to 12th Grade Teacher Mrs. Mychaliszyn-Simko from LehightonHigh School in Lehighton for being our February B104 Teacher Salute Winner.Mrs. Mychaliszyn-Simko was nominated by Jordan Long, a 12th grade student from Lehighton. This is what Jordan had to say about Mrs. Mychaliszyn-Simko...“I would like to nominate my teacher because she is the greatest teacher ever! She also takes learning to a whole new level!" Congratulations Mrs. Mychaliszyn-Simko for being the February B104 Teacher Salute Winner!
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MARCH B104 Teacher Salute Winner!
Congratulations to Mr. Gregory MacGill, Director of the Grenadier Band (Grades 9-12) from Liberty High School in Bethlehem for being our March B104 Teacher Salute Winner. Mr. MacGill was nominated by Patrick Foose. This is what Patrick had to say about his teacher: "My teacher Mr. Gregory MacGill is the director of the famous Liberty High School Grenadier Band of Bethlehem. He not only makes us look good but shows us that we have something special and that we are all like a really big family!" Congratulations Mr. MacGill for being the March B104 Teacher Salute Winner!
Congratulations to Mrs. Melissa Weierbach, 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher at Lehigh Parkway Elementary for being our April B104 Teacher Salute Winner. Mrs. Weierbach was nominated by Brittany Rowe. This is what Brittany had to say about her teacher:
"Mrs. Weierbach was my 1st and 2nd grade teacher. She always made us laugh! She is kind and helpful. And even though I have gone on to third grade, she still checks on me to make sure I am doing well!"
Congratulations Mrs. Weierbach for being the April B104 Teacher Salute Winner!
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MAY B104 Teacher Salute Winner!
Congratulations to Mrs. Barbara Altemier, 11th Grade Art Teacher at Catasauqua High School for being our May B104 Teacher Salute Winner. Mrs. Altemier was nominated by Doug Case. This is what Doug had to say about her teacher: "Mrs. Altemier deserves to win the award because she is such a good teacher not only about school but about life. In school she teaches us art and what it does for the world. She is also very easy to talk to about problems, I was having a really tough day and she helped me get threw the day by listening and understanding my problems. She gave me advice on situations that I wasn't sure about. Mrs. Altemier deserves this award because she's an amazing teacher." Congratulations Mrs. Altemier for being the May B104 Teacher Salute Winner!
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OCTOBER 2007 Teacher Salute
Congratulations to Miss Stacy Confer, a Kindergarten Teacher at JeffersonElementary School in Emmaus! Miss Confer was nominated by her student Damon and this is what Damon had to say about Miss Confer: “Miss Confer deserves to win because she makes education fun and exciting. I look forward to class every school day and have already learned so much from her. Her teaching methods are unique and she shows me how I can use what I've learned in my everyday adventures. Miss Confer has an endless supply of energy, is always smiling and really understands the age group that she teaches. She even let me borrow one of her favorite teaching tools for the evening so that I could share it with my family. Everyone who knows Miss Confer loves her as a teacher. They speak highly of her and hope that she is the teacher their child will have. Miss Confer deserves the Teachers Salute because she is undoubtedly the best!!”
NOVEMBER 2007 B104 TEACHER SALUTE WINNER IS:Mrs. Sysko from Shafer’s Elementary School in Nazareth!
Mrs. Sysko was nominated by parent Laurie Morgan. This is what Laurie had to say about Mrs. Sysko...
"I was so thrilled when I found out that my daughter had Mrs. Sysko as her teacher this year. She is full of energy and I heard that she was an incredible teacher. I just learned recently how very true that was. My daughter Rya was ill and out of school for 2 weeks. Mrs. Sysko went out of her way to bring my daughters work to our house and then was so kind her first day back. My daughter was nervous to come back to school again and Mrs. Sysko went out of her way to make my daughter feel comfortable she even sat with her at lunch!!! Mrs. Sysko deserves to be pampered for all of the hard work and special attention she gives her student at ShaferElementary School. She teaches the kids responsibility, to think for themselves and gives them the opportunity to make their own decisions all while making learning creative and fun! We feel very blessed to have Mrs. Sysko as my daughters 2nd grade teacher!"
Congratulations to Mrs. Sysko for being B104's November Teacher Salute Winner!
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DECEMBER 2007 B104 TEACHER SALUTE WINNER IS:
Mrs. Sherry Minich from Weisenberg Elementary School in New Tripoli!
Mrs. Minich was nominated by parent Kimberly Rudolph and her son Richard.
This is what Kimberly had to say about Mrs. Minich...
"Mrs. Minich has been teaching for more then 30 years. I am fortunate that my son has her for Kindergarten, as I believe this will be her last year teaching. She has been teaching 5-6 year olds, need I say more. AM, PM, runny noses, boys being boys, girls that smile or scream...She ALWAYS has a smile on her face and makes the children feel like they are welcome in her classroom, and she absolutely deserves to win this award, she is by far, the best teacher in the Valley, and I am certain, there are decades of parents and children who will tell you the same thing I am. She is kind, smart, and one important quality when it comes to Kindergarten kids; she allows free access to the bathroom! She is awesome!"
Congratulations to Mrs. Minich for being the Dec. 2007 Teacher Salute Winner!
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B104 JANUARY 08 TEACHER SALUTE WINNER IS:
First Grade Teacher, Ms. Paukovitch from Palmer Elementary School in Easton!
Ms. Paukovitch was nominated by parent Tina Sterner, her daughter Samantha, as well as fellow teachers and parents from Palmer Elementary.
This is what Tina had to say about Ms. Paukovitch...
"My daughter, Samantha, and I (and if I may many of her fellow teachers and parents) would like to nominate her first grade teacher, Ms. Paukovitch. You see, every other week or so, my daughter comes home and tells me that her teacher will not be in for a couple of days because she has to go and take her "big medicine" and then she needs to rest for a couple of days afterwards. Samantha misses her when she is not there.
Meanwhile, my daughter has learned so much in the past four months. Her teacher has fostered such an incredible desire to learn in her students, so that even though she is not there, they still excel. Ms. Paukovitch, unbelievably, still attends PTA meetings, and got every parent in her class to join the PTA this year. The parents and staff see her spirit, positive attitude, and daily smile.
She can be credited with motivating at least two and probably more women to go and have their first mammogram. So you see, Ms. Paukovitch is teaching my daughter to care for others, she is teaching her a sense of responsibility and commitment to her school/community, and she is teaching us all to enjoy and embrace everything life has to throw at us with a smile and never ending positive attitude.
Last year, Samantha, wanted to be a loving mom when she grew up. This year when asked, she says she wants to be a teacher, like Ms. Paukovitch."
CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. PAUKOVITCH FOR BEING THE JANUARY 08 B104 TEACHER SALUTE Winner!
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B104 FEBRUARY TEACHER SALUTE WINNER IS:
Ninth Grade Teacher, Mrs. Zimmerman from Easton Area High School
Mrs. Zimmerman was nominated by her student Bria Gilyard!
This is what Bria had to say about Mrs. Zimmerman...
"Mrs. Zimmerman is a wonderful teacher and she cares about her students. We come first. She makes learning English fun because we do different activities and she brings speakers in to make class more creative. We also earn "Zimm" bucks when we answer questions or attempt to answer. She always encourages us to try our best."
Congratulations to Mrs. Zimmerman for being the February B104 Teacher Salute Winner!
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B104 MARCH TEACHER SALUTE WINNER IS:
Mrs. Dilendik, FIRSTGrade Teacher at Lower Nazareth Elementary!
Mrs. Dilendik was nominated by her student Michael.
This is what Michael had to say about Mrs. Dilendik,
"My teacher deserves to win because she is very caring and sweet! She teaches us and helps us get through each day. She always has a smile on her face. She makes us laugh and does lots of things to help us learn. She uses different games, toys and other things to help us learn. I love my teacher. She is not only a good teacher but a good friend. My teacher also takes time out of her busy schedule to see many of the students in their activities away from school time. She is the best!"
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B104 APRIL TEACHER SALUTE WINNER IS:
Mrs. Gresser, Second Grade Teacher at Lehigh Valley Academy in Bethlehem!
Mrs. Gresser was nominated by her student Rachel Carraghan!
This is what Rachel had to say about Mrs. Gresser...
"Mrs. Gresser is a cool teacher! She always helps me when I need it! She plans really neat field trips!"
