January Renaissance Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Jessica Anderson

By Finnley Christine, staff videographer 12|January 21, 2016

Finnley Christine

Renaissance January Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Anderson

10 things we love about Mrs. Anderson:

  • Your smile
  • You work so hard
  • You’re an awesome teacher
  • You are just…YOU!
  • Your kindness
  • Your willingness to help every student
  • You are a great person
  • You are very outgoing
  • Anytime I have a problem, I know I can talk to you about it
  • You are very patient and helpful

EE: What inspired you to become a teacher?

JA: “I have always enjoyed helping students overcome their challenges. In elementary and high school at Tyrone, I appreciated the impact so many teachers had on me as a student. I hope I have inspired my students in a similar way.”

EE: How long have you been teaching?

JA: “This is my 13th year. I started in middle school and taught there for five years.”

EE: Have you always taught at Tyrone? If not, where else?

JA: “I was hired after graduating from Penn State in 2002.”

EE: What is your favorite memory as a teacher?

JA: “My favorite activity each year is attending graduation. As a learning support teacher, I had the opportunity of interacting with so many students over their entire high school careers. I love being a part of the transformation students go through from their freshmen to senior years.”

EE: If you weren’t teaching right now, what do you think you would have done with your life?

JA: “In my free time and during the summer, I love gardening and landscaping. If I were not teaching, I would have a career in this field.”

EE: Where did you attend high school/ what year did you graduate?

JA: “I am a 1998 graduate of Tyrone Area School District.”

EE: What’s your favorite movie?

JA:  “I don’t have a favorite movie—but enjoy watching reality television and shows on home renovation projects.”

EE: Where did you attend college?

JA: “Penn State”

EE: What is your advice to the Class of 2016?

JA: “You can achieve your goals with hard work and dedication.”

EE: What is your dream vacation trip?

JA: “I have not had much luck traveling on an airplane, but my one wish would be to take a getaway to a tropical destination with no weather, luggage, or flight issues.”