Everything was labeled. Several children raised their hands when their teacher asked if it was their first day of school. The kids weren't the only ones she comforted on the first day of school. There were parents at the door who also needed reassurance. Though she's qualified to teach older students as well, she's very happy teaching first-graders.
First grade is ideal.
Scherer is a teacher. A native of Lebanon, Ind., she had a couple of key influences. My dad teaches middle school science. That, coupled with Westfield's high growth rate, made it an obvious choice, she said. School officials are just as positive about her.