The Importance of a Good Teacher!

William Arthur Ward once said,  “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”  Ms. Cannon, shown here with her Kindergarten class is a great teacher! I watch her students come off the bus each morning with excitement in their eyes. They start as soon as they step into the classroom and leave with the same enthusiasm that they came in with!

Like a gifted Doctor, Actor Athlete or Business Mogul, some people have found their God given gift and when they share it it is a wonder to watch. Ms. Cannon's room is filled with anticipation and excitement. The connection between her and her students is beautiful.

Great people make a great school and I thank God that at Upper Room Christian School God has brought us some great people. Great teachers and Great families working together with the anointing of God to raise up these children in the way they should go! 

Student Testimonial GREAT TEACHER"S MAKE for GREAT SCHOOLS!

We just got a wonderful letter from one of our 2015 graduates! She wrote,
"HEY MRS. P!!!!!! It's Shannon! I'm at S.U.N.Y. Cortland now and I just sent an email to my professor because he asked who my favorite teacher was and why and my roommate and I both agreed that you'd love to see it, so here it is!"

"... my favorite teacher in U.R.C.S. High School was Mrs. Pagano. She was my teacher for AP US History, English 12, and AP Literature. She was my favorite because she never changed the subject topic until the entire class understood what she was teaching, and even if we needed extra help, we never fell behind. She was strict and demanded that we all try our hardest and in doing so, made many students excel higher than they thought they could. Mrs. Pagano was also like a mom to her students, being there whenever we needed her and selflessly sacrificing in order for her student to do and be their best."

I miss you sooo much! And I might need your help this coming semester with my Writing Skills class. When I saw my textbook for that class, I immediately thought of you, anyways, have fun for the rest of your summer and good luck next year!! I love you!! <3 font="">

This was Mrs. Pagano's  response, "Oh my gosh, Shannon, you just made my day, my week, my month and my year!!!!!!!!!!! I am so flattered and I will remember your email whenever I'm having a tough or frustrating day! You can absolutely contact me, anytime, for any kind of help! I will miss you as well! Enjoy your time at college, these days will fly by!!!! 

And always make smart, God-centered choices!!

Love, Mrs. P. 

GREAT TEACHERS MAKE FOR GREAT SCHOOLS!!