Hey there, Ms. Viv ‘Nim Fanaticals!
It seems that more congratulations are in order for another character of mine.
Jessica Dawn Torres has been appointed the new First Grade teacher at Wiley L. Sapp Elementary School. She received the news on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from Principal Winifred Wilson.
“I am still in shock,” said Torres of her new position. “I have always wanted to be a teacher, and Heaven help me—my dream has come true.”
As many of you may know, Jessica’s predecessor Cynthia Harvey was the First Grade teacher at Sapp Elementary for over 20 years, until she retired on June 17, 2011. The Sapp tradition within the faculty members is a special “Welcome Back” assembly, in which the former instructor passes the torch to their successor.
“I’ve heard of what a great teacher Mrs. Harvey has been,” said Torres. “I am humbled and honored to receive Mrs. Harvey’s blessing. Granted, I know that I have to fulfill my own legacy as a Sappster, but I do want to be at least a third of the teacher that she was.”
Miss Torres attended UC Irvine, where she majored in Psychology and minored in Education. After graduating in 2004, her unyielding love for children motivated her to attend graduate school and study Sociology. After graduating from high school, Torres sought a job as a tutor at the Children’s Center of Culver City, where she quickly became the assistant director. She was considering accepting a job in Phoenix, Arizona when she learned of the First Grade teacher position at Sapp Elementary.
Miss Torres believes that her genuine love and concern for children—namely, her niece Victoria—is what landed her the job.
“And don’t forget, it took a whole lot of prayer and faith as well,” Torres smiled.
The Sapp Elementary school year begins on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. We would like to extend our congratulations to Jessica Dawn Torres, and wish her the best in her first year and beyond.
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