Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Students at Springville Junior Give Mrs. Manwaring an A+

Mrs. Manwaring explains a science project to her science enrichment class.

by M. Dayton
SJHS Journalism Staff

Not many teachers get to build both mind and muscle, but Mrs. Kelli Manwaring, of Springville Junior High, is an exception. Every day, all day, she is on the go, whether it is teaching one of her five science classes or instructing her sixth period aerobics class. She is constantly doing something to open students’ minds and to teach them new things, things that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

As the school day goes by, many students anxiously await Mrs. Manwaring’s class. “She is so fun and brings out the best in others. She makes sure you are having a good time,” Savannah McNitt happily explained.

Mrs. Manwaring has a unique style of teaching that makes learning easy and fun for all students. No matter what has happened to the student in the past or what walk of life they come from, Mrs. Manwaring tries her hardest to connect with them and make their time in her class the best it can be. “She is always doing her best. If you can’t do something she works out an alternative,” Savannah McNitt honestly reported.

All the kids and teachers that know her have a deep appreciation for what she does and her ability to enhance the learning experience. “Science can be difficult, especially in textbook language, but Mrs. Manwaring translates it so we can understand science,” Emma Daybell happily stated.

Mrs. Manwaring is always there to lend a hand and to help out a fellow teacher or student. Whether it is helping students stretch muscles in their arms or their brains, Mrs. Manwaring always gives her best effort. No matter how there final grades turn out, the students at Springville Junior High give Mrs. Manwaring an A+.