Congratulations to Denise Maldonado!

CONGRATULATIONS TODENISE MALDONADORANKED #1

Of 108 total employees evaluated by survey participants, which include current and former employees, Denise Maldonado came in first and determined the curve on which the rest of the grading scale would be applied. 

The comments about Ms. Maldonado match completely with this ranking, and she is obviously a very well liked and respected employee by students, staff, parents, and alum alike!

So, if you see Ms. Maldonado today, please congratulate her and thank her for being such an awesome teacher and influence to so many.

As for the one person that voted against retaining Ms. Maldonado, really?

Here are the delightful comments
Ms. Maldonado received:*

• Great teacher who is genuinely concerned about everyone! Excellent teaching methods
• Truly teaches to be a student of Christ
• The one and only Maldo!!!
• Don't let her leave. She is an excellent theology teacher.
• I've known her my whole life....she is the nicest teacher at Andrean barnone
• Give this woman a raise for her hard work and dedication
• There is nothing bad to say about Ms. Maldo. She is genuine, kind, and a great teacher.
• Very real.
• Great teacher, one of my favorites. I graduated with her oldest and got to know her very well.
• Cared about all of her students.
• Does not get enough credit for what she does! She has made a difference in so many peoples' lives!
• tough but loving.
• wonderful teacher
• A great teacher who does not get the credit she deserves
• one of the best teachers at andrean without a doubt
• Mrs. Maldonado taught a religion class I enjoyed going to and she made an effort to connect with the students.
• Shes one of the only teacher that truly understand everything about Andrean
• She was a wonderful mentor when I was a student and she remains a mentor to the current students.
• Super nice super creative, made class fun
• Really does want what's best for Andrean. Is passionate and cares about each student.
• Great teacher
• Mrs. Maldo is one of those teachers who take the time to 100% know her stuff and know her students. She is a very kind soul, always concerned for her students' well-being and happiness. She also knows her every day's lecture and lesson plan by heart for the entire year, and her tests are very well tied-in with her notes. She is an all-around great teacher and person, and a motherly figure for many.
• Teaches a great but challenging class that educates students about the importance of having strong religious values
• Denise is one of Andrean's finest. She is loved and adored by her students because of how well she teaches, the passion she puts into it, and the fact that she believes 100% of what she teaches.
• She is very sweet and caring. she is welcoming to her classroom no matter who you are.
• Great lady that actually teaches
• She knows the students well and cares about them. She keeps a good balance between getting work done and going off on tangents. She keeps the class interesting even when we are learning something as basic as the 10 commandments.
  
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