Giving Thanks for Teachers

It's a little late, but we wanted to take a moment and give thanks for the instructors who teach for ATYP. The ten amazing people who work for us, who challenge and mentor and prod and encourage ATYP's students, are among the most dedicated and caring professionals you will find.

When people ask what the difference is between classes at a regular middle school and ATYP, think about the portfolio reviews conducted by our English teachers. Hours and hours of work goes into reading those papers, giving feedback, and then rechecking the work. Every time a student rewrites a paper it is reread by the instructor!

Not only do the teachers think about the actual material students cover, they also worry about their social and emotional needs, giving support when students struggle, frequently meeting with families to make sure that people get help when they need it. And all of our teachers make themselves available to students outside of class time should they have questions or need assistance.

So the next time you're able to use the skills you've learned at ATYP and transfer them to another situation - whether at your regular school or in your personal life - think about what these teachers do for you. And consider giving to ATYP in your teacher's honor, because it lasts longer than cookies and they don't have to burn off the extra calories.

Being an ATYP teacher is not an easy job by any stretch of the imagination, but our staff do it because they love the work and the students. And we know you love them - so be sure to say "Thank You!" to your teacher!