TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A high school art teacher at Florida State University Schools received a surprise recognition and nomination for teacher of the month, an honor presented by WCTV and Addition Financial.
Allison Prater taught middle school art for the past 6 years and seamlessly transitioned to teaching high school art this year. Her students describe her as a kind and patient teacher with a great love for the arts.
Zyan Ramos, a senior at Florida State University High says, “I love how she teaches. It’s very understandable to me and I have like trouble focusing in class a lot, but in her class I never struggled. I really like her teaching style as well because she explains it. She’s always trying to help you. She always just makes everybody feel so welcome.”
Not only is she an amazing teacher, but she also sets an example of lifelong learning, earning her master’s degree and even publishing her art.
“I’m just really thankful. I really love my job. I love what I do. I love my students. So to have someone see that and just put that into words, how much I love and care for my students and how much I love my job, it’s just, it’s really an honor,” said Prater.
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