Ms. Lindsay Richards
Healthy Start Academy’s November teacher of the month is Ms. Lindsay Richards, 3rd grade teacher. Ms. Richards joined the Academy’s teaching faculty in August 2012 and has been a great asset to our school community. Ms. Richards holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Maine and hails from Skowhegan, Maine. Ms. Richards has a passion for teaching and the movement to provide an excellent education to every student no matter their race, background or zip code. In addition to being a classroom teacher, Ms. Richards also assists with the athletic department of the school. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, photography, event planning, scrapbooking and all aspects of fitness. Congratulations, Ms. Richards!
Jesús Cruz
Jesús Cruz is the Academy’s elementary student of the month. Jesus is a 3rd grade student. Jesus is a magnificent student. He not only exemplifies what it means to be kind and friendly, but he also goes above and beyond what is expected in the classroom. Jesús is consistently paying attention in class and contributing in lessons. He is excited about learning and his excitement is contagious for all of the other students and his teacher. Jesús completes homework daily and is always ready to discuss what he learns. He gets along well with others. He loves to share. Jesús favorite subject is science. In his spare time, he does his own scientific research on questions and observations he has come up with during the school day. He consistently asks for science experiments he can run while he is at home. Ms. Richards states, “It is such a pleasure to teach Jesús because he always tries his best and is eager to learn.”
Ángel Castillo
Ángel Castillo is the Academy’s middle school student of the month. Ángel is a model 8th grade student. He works hard academically and takes initiative. Ángel shows a keen interest in technology. He is very inquisitive about the world around him. Not only does Ángel serve as a model student but he encourages his peers to do the same. Ángel gets along and works well with others in cooperative learning groups. He truly exhibits what it means to strive for academic excellence.
