Originally published at Orange County Catholic
THIS THANKSGIVING, ORANGE COUNTY Catholic School students are thankful for teachers who go above the call of duty in and out of the classroom. Just ask Cristo Rey High School freshman Jacob D., who wanted to celebrate his English teacher for the holiday.
“The confidence and smiles Mrs. Machado-Browne brings to every student she teaches is the real reason we are so grateful,” shared. “Even a little, ‘You can do it’ lightens up people’s days and she gives us words of encouragement every class. It’s an honor to be one of her students.”
As Catholics give thanks this Thanksgiving, meet seven teachers who students can’t help but be thankful for.
MATER DEI ENGLISH TEACHER, DENISE JOHNSON
“I love having Mrs. Johnson as my English teacher because she has a creative way of teaching. For example, when reading Shakespeare, she has us take turns playing characters. Shakespeare can be pretty hard to get through, and she makes it feel so modern. She’s also very generous with her time.” — student Mia Rodrigues
TEACHER DENISE JOHNSON OF MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL. PHOTO COURTESY OF OC CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
SERVITE SCIENCE TEACHER, LAURA DICRISI
“I’m very thankful for Mrs. DiCrisi. Ever since my sophomore year,
