
Roscoe Teacher Praised for Empowering Students for 30 Years
Explore the story of one exceptional teacher at Stone Creek Elementary, nurturing independence and confidence in her students.
97ZOK Teacher of the Week
Congratulations, Mrs. Ann Johnson from Stone Creek Elementary in Roscoe, Illinois.
Amanda Van Lanen nominated Mrs. Johnson, she writes:
Mrs Johnson had made a strong impact on my child already. Since the day we met her at back to school night she has been there to encourage students to achieve their biggest potential and has helped my daughter feel that she can do things on her own independently. She helps kids learn to believe in themselves by believing in them first. My daughter tends to ask others to help her often and with the help of Mrs Johnson she is learning to advocate for herself and have a voice. If there is ever an issue or she is having a hard day, Mrs Johnson notices and pull her aside to ask how she’s doing and/or check in on how to help. She tends to be very quiet, so she has gotten a special job of helping out getting lunch cards from the office and getting her teachers mail.
This is a job she takes great pride in, because she knows how important it is and it helps her talk to adults in the office, leave the classroom to talk a walk without needing help, and having the pride of helping others. My daughter is very emotional at times and struggles to communicate with friends. If there is ever an issue Mrs Johnson helps her talk to her friends so that issues don’t continue but rather get resolved quickly. For a child that has gone through some of her most difficult socialization years during COVID this has been so imperative for her. Mrs Johnson is such a shining star and truly deserves to be teacher of the week! She goes above and beyond for her students daily, so I’m hoping to show her that same above and beyond feeling by being teacher of the week.
As Teacher of the Week, Ann was surprised with a cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes and money to spend at WM Day Spa Salon.
I had a wonderful conversation with Ann, who has taught at Stone Creek for 30 years. What a blessing she is to so many families in Roscoe. You can listen below.
97ZOK Teacher of the Week-Ann Johnson from Stone Creek Elementary by Steve Shannon
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