Meet the teacher: Mr. Spiner
Gabrielle Villanueva, Staff Writer
April 1, 2019
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A first year high school teacher who motivates his students to strive for the better. He has the passion for making and teaching music to teenagers. He is diligent, passionate and ambitious about his works for music. His students and coworkers welcome him and his expertise with open arms. H...
Meet the Teacher: Mrs.Kivela
Walkyria Paz, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
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Where were you born? I was born an Army brat at Ft. Campbell, KY. What university did you attend? I attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Was there a certain experience or event that made you want to become a teacher? When I was in 5th grade I was able to switch places with...
Meet the Teacher: Ms. Agaoglu
Gabrielle Villanueva, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
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How long have you been involved with chorus? “It has been two years now since the school hired me to teach these amazing and talented students.” How many years have you been teaching? “I have been teaching for two years in Santaluces High School. It is the first school I had taug...
Meet The Teacher: Ms. Ellington
Shaina Francis, Staff Writer
January 22, 2019
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To put on a successful show, the director is one of the most important key pieces. With our school drama department, Ms. Ellington is the glue that keeps the show running. Ms. Ellington is extremely passionate about her job and an inspiration to many students who want to pursue a career in theatre. ...
Meet The Teachers: Ms.Thompson
January 17, 2019
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What school did you go to and what did you go there to study? Well I've been to five colleges. I started out at Palm Beach State, then transferred to Palm Beach Atlantic, got my bachelors from the University of Florida, came back got my teaching certification at FAU and I have my masters from Nov...
Meet The Teacher: Ms. Maxion
Christopher Vargas, Entertainment editor
January 12, 2019
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Taking over the Santaluces band this semester is Ms. Maxion. Band students have been waiting for a new leader since former director Mr. Nick moved to Texas during Thanksgiving break. Here are some things to know about your new band director. Where are you from? "I was born in Miami, went to mi...
Meet The Teacher: Mr. Jayne
Natalie Bruno, Staff Photographer
November 30, 2018
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There are many influential and inspiring teachers at Santaluces High School. With the help of these teachers, students are able to prosper and excel. One of these teachers is Mr. Jayne: a die hard Nightmare Before Christmas fan and a Disney World fanatic. What made you want to become a teacher? "As an interrogator,...
Meet The Teacher: Mrs. White
Stephanie Ballesteros, Staff Writer
November 16, 2018
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There are numerous amazing teachers in our campus. One of the many is Mrs. White, she is an Avid and Reading teacher. To get insight on her journey, I decided to ask a few questions. How many years have you been teaching? "I've been teaching for 27 years. I started in Lakeshore Middle at Belle ...
Meet The Teacher: Ms.Matuella
Walkyria Paz, Staff Writer
November 15, 2018
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Santaluces High School is filled with great teachers and administrators. However, there are a handful of teachers who take the cake. Ms.Matuella is one of these teachers. What inspires you to be a better teacher? "Making relationships with my students is the most important thing to me. I had SO ...
Meet Mr. Gonzales
September 4, 2018
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Mr. Gonzales is a first year teacher here at Santaluces. While teaching digital design he hopes to help students better understand photoshop. Outside of teaching at Santaluces, he teaches paint parties and performs speed painting in front of live audiences. One example of this is his Jay-Z painting,...