Eighty percent of students in a national poll agree that teachers are the most important part of school and that the quality of the teacher is directly related to how they do in the class. Students being able to relate to the faculty is one of the main goals of Head of School Miss Elizabeth Kish. In order to facilitate this, potential teachers go through a comprehensive interview and assessment process. Miss Kish and the interview team look for personality traits, a good attitude, professionalism, organization and a commitment to the mission of Marian when reviewing applicants. We really do a lot of searching.
Students also struggle when teachers miss class because of sporting events.
Any teacher absence, whether for field trips, illness, pregnancy leave, meetings or conventions, negatively affects the classroom. Often in this situation, teachers leave assignments that require self-instruction. However, many students find it difficult to teach themselves lessons without a teacherUs guidance. Freshman Tricia Coulton agrees. Students are a reflection of their teachers.