THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, May 17, 2019 Page 5 EHS students share desire to become teachers By Christopher Roberson D anielle Molina-Villalobos, a senior at Everett High School, remembered feeling like she was “trapped in a box” as a fifth grade English Language Learner in Malden and then flourishing after moving to Everett, where she met William Cheever, a social studies teacher at the Lafayette School, who inspired her to become an educator. Molina-Villalobos and six of her classmates signed letters of intent to pursue teaching careers during the first annual Future Teacher Signing Day on May 9. Molina-Villalobos also recalled a time when Cheever told her, “You’ll come back one day.” Despite being in the National Honor Society, a member of the Student Council and captain of the track team, Molina-Villalobos said she will always remember her early years in elementary school. “I want to help kids that are just like me at the start of my journey,” she said. Kaylee Nearen said she strugStephanie Carballo-Morales gled at the Whittier School and was put on an Individualized Education Program. “It was very hard for me to learn and concentrate,” she said. However, like Molina-Villalobos, Nearen did much better after making the switch to Lafayette. She also spoke about her experience working with preschool students as an intern at the Webster School. “I fell in love, the children made me enjoy life itself,” said Nearen. In addition, she cited social Deanna Kysilovsky studies teacher Wayne Bailey as her greatest inspiration to become an educator. “I really find his teaching style to be something that works,” she said. Nearen will be attending Framingham State University and plans to teach children in grades 1-3. Dennis Ryan said he was a sophomore when he decided to be a teacher and was strongly influenced by Bailey and social STUDENTS | SEE PAGE 26 Oscar Lopez-Escobar Samantha Mattos We accept: MasterCard *Visa * & Discover $ 3.45 GALLON 2.55 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 Price Subject to Change without notice J& S LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. MULCH SALE! Discount Spring Special PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE 617-389-1490 Premium Hemlock or Pitch Black BELOW WHOLESALE COSTS LANDSCAPERS WELCOME $43 yd. $38 yd. Danielle Molina-Villalobos Kaylee Nearen Dennis Ryan 505 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Tel: 617-387-1120 www.gkdental.com • Family Dentistry • Crowns • Bridges • Veneers/Lumineers • Dental Implants • All on 4 Dental Implants • Emergency Dentist • Kid Friendly Dentist • Root Canals • Dentures • Invisalign Braces • Snap On Smile • Teeth Whitening We are the smile care experts for your entire family In House Dental Plan for $399 (Cleanings, X-Rays, Exams twice a year and 20% OFF Dental work) Schedule your FREE Consultations today
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