Tobi Hacker

Tobi Hacker

Congratulations to Ms. Tobi Hacker, 826 Valencia’s November Teacher of the Month.
From 826 Valencia’s November newsletter:

Ms. Hacker teaches Language Arts and Social Studies to seventh graders at James Lick Middle School. With high standards and a nurturing teaching style, Ms. Hacker has inspired students and teachers alike to never settle and always strive for more. Ms. Hacker brims with teaching talent and dedication. Her classes are known for being rigorous and well-scaffolded, and her assignments innovative and engaging. Her genuinely nurturing style results in strong, trusting relationships withher students and a ‘focused and respectful learning environment, where high expectations are met daily.’ Beyond her deep commitment o her students, Ms. Hacker also demonstrates the importance of collaborating with colleagues on the development of a strong curriculum and exciting lessons. When not offering in-services on classroom managementand engagement strategies, she often mentors new teachers. As a member of the district’s Middle School Leadership Initiative, she has contributed to developing testing standards in writing assessment, always insisting on the best standards for her students. Yet it doesn’t end here. Ms. Hacker is also a sponsor of the school’s yearbook, which adds up to many extra hours of service per week! We are so fortunate to have a teacher of Tobi Hacker’s caliber in our neighborhood. Congratulations again to this very deserving teacher!”

Ms. Hacker is 826 Valencia’s Teacher of the Month

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