Arbor Grove mentoring
Role Models   Twenty kindergarten students at Arbor Grove Elementary School meet on a regular basis with 5th-graders for extra work on concepts they are learning in class. Through interaction with older students, the mentoring time also give younger students a chance to build social skills. The program has improved the young students’ understanding of material, ability to follow instructions and succeed in class. The mentoring time has also been positive for 5th-grade students who strive to be good role models for the kindergarten students.

 
AmyMy Favorite Middle School Teacher 
“My favorite middle school teacher is Ms. Ruby from Hefner Middle School. What I liked was that she made it fun for us to learn. Sometimes on tests she put silly answers for questions that that made us laugh and feel less stressed out. Her review games helped me a lot. Her class was my favorite simply because of the way she taught.”
—Amy, Putnam City North High School
JaredMy Favorite Elementary Teacher
“My favorite teacher was my 5th-grade teacher at Will Rogers Elementary, Ms. Douglas. She first inspired my love to read and learn. She made class hands-on and fun. She taught me not only how to learn in class, but how to further that knowledge outside of class on my own. Thank you, Ms. Douglas, for what you have done for me!”
—Jared, Putnam City North High School
SierraMy Favorite Elementary Teacher
“My favorite elementary teacher is Ms. Eastman at Harvest Hills Elementary School. She was the most caring, creative and optimistic teacher I have ever had. She taught me everything, from writing cursive to being a benevolent person to doing the right thing. I still speak with her today, and I’m so glad I got to experience her class and get to know her.”
—Sierra, Putnam City North High School
ChrisMy Favorite Elementary Teacher
“When I think back to my favorite teacher from elementary school, I immediately think about Ms. Tate, my third-grade teacher at Will Rogers Elementary. She was a teacher who really cared. She pushed me and taught me many lessons that have continued to help me many years after I left her class. What she taught me is an essential part of who I am today.”
—Chris, Putnam City North High School 
JordanMy Favorite Elementary Teacher
“My favorite elementary school teacher is Mrs. McLaughlin. She was my teacher in first and second grade at Wiley Post Elementary School, but is now an assistant principal at Central Elementary School. As my teacher, she changed my life and has had one of the biggest impacts on my life. She encouraged me to reach for my dreams. She knew me well, almost like she had known me my whole life. She helped me so much, and I just want her to realize how much I appreciate her for all her support.”
—Jordan, Putnam City North High School

BrooksMy Favorite Middle School Teacher
“My favorite middle school teacher is Mrs. Purifoy at Hefner Middle School. The one thing that sets her apart from other teachers is her enthusiasm for history and how excited she was to teach it to us. As wonderful as she was at educating us with book knowledge, she was just as dedicated and concerned with what kind of a person we would become. Mrs. Purifoy made a substantial impact on my life.” 
—Brooks, Putnam City North High School
MattMy Favorite Elementary Teacher
“My favorite elementary teacher is Ms. Mason, who taught PEAK at D.D. Kirkland Elementary. She was always willing to help me when I needed it, even if it was work from another class. She was excited to see me every week. It was Ms. Mason who made me decide that I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. I will always remember her great teachings and activities.”
—Matt, Putnam City North High School