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very challenging course, but I found the class to be relativelyeasy and earned an A in the class overall. On the first exam, theaverage was a 61% and I still managed to earn an A. While mostof the students around me were struggling, I understood thematerial, how to take good notes, and prepare for the exam. Itook Chemistry sophomore year with Mrs. Rose first semesterand Mr. Schmidt second semester. Both were excellentteachers and even though most Ursuline students dread Chemistry,both of these teachers made the class enjoyable. I neverfully thanked either of these teachers for preparing me forcollege with excellent study habits. In particular, I would liketo thank Mr. Schmidt for writing my college recommendationletter. THANK YOU TO ALL MY URSULINE TEACHERSFOR PREPARING ME FOR COLLEGE!David SlomerJennifer Tussey '08I’d like to recognize Mr. David Slomer. He made math intoa subject that I love and molded me into a better math studentbecause of his instruction. So many kids struggle with this subjectin college and because of Mr Slomer, I did not have to!Tammy BowmanKelsey Bergman '10Tammy Bowman was my favorite teacher at Ursuline. I had herfor three different classes and learned so much. She should benominated for an innovative teaching style award!Cathi SchellhousMary Kelly Tatum '86I have so many happy memories of my years at Ursuline. Theteachers were so much a part of those memories. I had manyfavorites, but if I have to pick just one teacher it would beCathi Schellhous. It was clear to me that Ms. Schellhousloved teaching English, loved helping us with student council(along with the wonderful Mr. Nick Deters) and she lovedthe students. I think the reason we loved Ms. Schellhous somuch is because she treated us as young adults, not kids. Sheexpected us to act like young adults and that made us striveto use our creativity and reach to achieve our potential. Sheenjoyed teaching and being in those student council meetingsand it made us feel worthwhile. I love Ms. Schellhous for allthat she has given to me and all the students who have had thepriveledge of working with her. Ms. Schellhous made me feellike she would never forget me. That’s a great way to feel as yougo off to make your way in the world.Mary EberleJoci Horn Newton '97I am currently an assistant professor of School Psychology, andI often teach my graduate students (School Psychologists intraining) about the importance of students feeling as thoughthe adults at their school care for them. Every time we havethis discussion, I tell them about Mrs. Mary Eberle, who wasmy math teacher junior and senior years at UA. I was feelingsick one day in her class, which happened to be the last Fridaybefore winter break. Mrs. Eberle could tell I did not feel well,since I spent the majority of the class with my head down onmy desk. That evening, Mrs. Eberle called my home and talkedto my dad to make sure I was ok. To this day, I appreciate thatsimple act of kindness and caring that told me that someone atschool cared about me enough to take time out of her Fridayevening (and Christmas vacation!) to check on a student. As ateacher, I hope to treat my students with the same level of unconditionalcare and concern that Mrs. Eberle afforded to me.VOICES SUMMER 201113