Susan Baber, math teacher at Hamilton Heights High School, has been named Husky Hero for the month of September.
Baber, who is in her sixth year of teaching at the high school, does a great job of connecting with her students.
“She knows how to meet students where they are, and she does a great job of building relationships with them,” said Principal Jarrod Mason, Hamilton Heights High School. “I feel like she is especially great with students who struggle academically or those who have and face big obstacles in their lives at an early age.”
“I am grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the students at Hamilton Heights,” Baber said after receiving the recognition. “It is my sincere hope that every student who enters my classroom knows that I am committed to their success, both inside and outside of the classroom. As an advocate for their personal growth and development, every student deserves encouragement and understanding, regardless of who they are. My goal is to help each student become the best version of themselves, and I am honored to be a part of their journey.”
“As an educator,” Baber continued, “I understand that I have a crucial role in ensuring that every student gets the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. To accomplish this, I must provide them with enough chances to discover and nurture their unique abilities and traits, which will eventually assist them in becoming well-rounded individuals.”
“Mrs. Baber deserves this award for many reasons, but I would like to mention that she is compassionate, she is more than a teacher to her students, and finally she deserves to be recognized for all she does,” Senior Tatym Green said. “She is compassionate and serves her students with her whole heart. If you are struggling with mat,h even if you are not in her class, she is always happy to help you. My junior year I was struggling in my algebra class, and she helped me with many assignments. But she also cares about more than just teaching you. If she sees you in the hallway she stops and asks you how you are doing. She strives to build a relationship with her students and be there for them in their times of need both school and personal life.”
“Mrs. Baber is more than a teacher, she is a friend,” Green continued. “To me personally she has been a rock throughout my high school career. On my bad days when I needed to vent, she was there. When I was going through mental struggles she was there. Her classroom door is always open, and I will forever be grateful for the relationship I have with her. She has truly left an impact on my life. Finally, I believe that Mrs. Baber deserves to be recognized for all she does. I do not feel like this teacher has been recognized enough. She can take troubled students and get them to participate in her class. Mrs. Baber has a special gift that not every teacher has. You feel her love as a teacher. I hope that you choose this award for her because she has left an impact on so many students, especially me. Even though I don’t have her in class anymore I still visit with her almost every day.”
The Renbarger family are big fans of Mrs. Baber. Stacia Renbarger said, “Mrs. Baber goes above and beyond to be there for the students – school work and as emotional support. She spends her prep time and after school hours to help those that are struggling.”
Renbarger’s son, Pierce, said, “Mrs. Baber is a very nice teacher. She goes above and beyond to make sure every student of hers is successful in her class.”
“She helped my brother,” added Dean Renbarger.
“As a teacher, this award serves as a constant reminder of my purpose and the impact I hope to have on my students,” Baber said. “My ultimate goal is to inspire and motivate them to reach their full potential by creating an environment that encourages and reassures them to do so.”
Congratulations to the September Husky Hero. Thank you, Susan Baber, for making an impactful difference in Hamilton Heights schools and being a true Husky Hero!
Do you know a Husky Hero? Nomination forms and information about this special recognition program for Hamilton Heights employees are available at bit.ly/hhschuskyhero. The Husky Hero Recognition program is made possible through the Hamilton Heights Educational Foundation in partnership with Craig and Amber Bowen (FC Tucker). #hhedfoundation