I am nominating Mrs. Vaquero because ever since the first day I met her in 8th grade two years ago she always made me feel cared for. She teaches amazing and provides many details with her lessons. I appreciate her.

​Isabella C., Student

I am nominating this teacher because she is an amazing one. She is always willing to help and will support you in everything you do. She is very understanding and is my best teacher so far. Thus for these reasons I think Ms. Vaquero should get this award.

​Michelle M., Student

I am choosing to nominate Mrs. Vaquero because she is always pushing students to thrive and do their best.

​Zuri S., Student

Mrs. Vaquero has been an outstanding teacher the past two years. Although she is extremely knowledgeable in English, and a very passionate teacher, she is also always there for her students. Mrs. Vaquero is the type of teacher that inspires you to be better in everything you do, and support you when you fail. She has personally been very understanding of any overwhelming circumstances I’ve had, causing me to miss assignments and other activities, and always made sure I can catch up and be on par with the rest of the class. Mrs. Vaquero is a phenomenal teacher.

​Sarah D., Student

Mrs. Vaquero is an inspirational figure in my academic journey. Her class and teaching style drive me to be a better student.

​Robert S., Student

I am nominating this teacher because how much different they are compared to a lot of my other teachers. When she teaches she not only is helping you understand what you’re learning, but she also tries to show you why you should succeed in life. I feel very comfortable writing about anything and talking about things that I don’t feel comfortable talking to anyone. She is an amazing teacher.

​Julia S., Student

I’m nominating this teacher because she’s an amazing teacher. She is super sweet and connects to her students very well. I also really love the setup of her classroom and how she teaches throughout the week. I really feel like I learn a lot of stuff in her class and understand material very well.

​Cayden C., Student

She is always ensuring her classroom is a safe space while always keeping her students on task and making sure everyone understands what they are doing and how to do it correctly. Mrs. Vaquero is very familiar, always making sure what she teaches includes diversity to ensure everyone feels welcome and overall is a teacher any student can go to and know they are in a safe space.

​Jazlyn P., Student

Mrs. Vaquero is very interactive with her students. She makes learning fun and explains things well to her students.

​Madison L., Student

I nominate this teacher because how kind hearted she is and how she makes time to help her students anyway possible. She puts in a lot of dedication and work to make sure that her students are learning.

​Ethan J., Student

Mrs. Vaquero has been by far my favorite teacher in high school. She is very welcoming and inspiring to students. Even with a set curriculum, she finds a way to make it fun and motivating. You can tell she has real passion for her job and really cares for her students.

​Ryder E., Student

I haven’t had a teacher that cared for her students in a way that prioritizes their work over anything else.

​Martin S., Student

I am nominating Mrs. Vaquero to win this award because she is one of the best teachers I have had. Every day she makes her classroom fun and enjoyable as well as teaches the material needed to succeed. I have had Mrs. Vaquero twice and she has been one of the best teachers.

​Israel H., Student

I am nominating Mrs. Vaquero because she goes above and beyond. Mrs. Vaquero cares a lot about her students and is very kind and wholesome. I love her style of teaching and her mannerisms. She is awesome to have as a student.

​Alexander E., Student

I am nominating Mrs. Vaquero because she does an amazing job at teaching her curriculum to students in a way they can understand. She also helped me a lot with my writing journey from 8th grade until now and she shows so much kindness to anyone that walks into her room. She’s also very understanding when it comes to situations.

​Jenna L., Student

Mrs. Vaquero is the best teacher I’ve ever had. She has not only helped me learn new things but she also helped me overcome all of my challenges. Mrs. Vaquero has helped me through some of my darkest moments and is an amazing teacher.

​Jazmin S., Student

Mrs. Vaquero has been an excellent teacher for me. I’ve had her twice now, once in 8th grade and 11th grade. Mrs. Vaquero’s teaching style is relaxed and calm, she makes the work in her class fun and entertaining. Every day when I walk into class, I am excited to learn. She never looked down on me for struggling and always helped me understand the lesson. I think she would be a great nominee for the Teacher Excellence Award as I believe she is an excellent teacher.

​Grady J., Student

Mrs. Vaquero helps me with all the things I need help with. She also takes time on each individual student. She lets me go into her classroom during lunch. She is super nice and sweet and I look forward to going into her class every day of the week.

​Alec J., Student

Mrs. Vaquero always helps me with my work.

​Michael V., Student

Mrs. Vaquero is not only an excellent teacher but treats all of her students with kindness and respect and brings a warm and welcoming personality to school every day. She makes sure we can understand what she is teaching and is very interactive. She does this while keeping a loving personality and makes every one of us feel special. Mrs. Vaquero is an overall amazing person and a great teacher.

​Julian A., Student

Mrs. Vaquero is a really nice teacher that has a nice clean room and is a good teacher.

​Sean E., Student

I chose this teacher because she’s really kind and patient. She knows how to handle a class without having to be unnecessarily strict. She knows how to teach a class properly. I see her as more than a teacher. She makes it known that she’s going to be there for you and she doesn’t make you feel dumb. Mrs. Vaquero makes sure that everyone understands what we’re learning.

​Samantha P., Student

I’m nominating this teacher because she always makes sure we learn something new every day while still making learning fun.

​Isabella P., Student

I am nominating Zeneida Vaquero to receive this award as she is an amazing teacher and a great role model. Mrs. Vaquero teaches all her students with care and is very energetic and makes sure her students get work done. Every student that enters her classroom has their mood boosted by the atmosphere she creates in the classroom every day. She makes sure students know what they are learning and helps them with anything they need, in or out of the classroom.

​Anthony L., Student

I’m nominating Mrs. Vaquero because she is one of the most understanding teachers and she has a very sweet demeanor.

​Luna R., Student

I am nominating this teacher because she is one of the nicest and kindest teachers I have ever had. She cares about her students dearly and focuses her time on each individual student and gives further guidance if needed. She provides her students with information to help them succeed to their farthest potential and she provides us with more than other teachers do.

​Daniel D., Student

She is a great teacher and always makes me feel welcomed in her class. Overall, I really like her classroom environment and she always has good music playing and it makes the classroom have a nice feel to it. I also really like the way that she treats all her students. Even if you were not in her class you could tell she is a good teacher because of the things people say about her and the impact that she makes.

​Avery B., Student

I am nominating this teacher because of how dedicated and kind she is. She is always engaged with us and always creates a calm and fun learning environment. She knows how to have fun with us and also how to still make sure that we are learning everything we need to. And I’m very glad that I am able to have her as my teacher.

​Sophia V., Student

No matter the situation she always helps me understand better and explains it in such a nice way.

​Tyler C., Student