Tenacity, a positive attitude, and an inventive nature have made Sarah Craib the Student Highlight for English.
Sarah is a senior at Legacy High School, and is enrolled in English Composition I and II, Welding, and Crime Scene Investigation at FutureForward at Washington Square.
Mrs. Angela Seyfried, who teaches the concurrent enrollment course, said she chose Sarah because of the incredible effort and dedication she applies to assignments in class, even when they are challenging.
“Sarah could enter any college writing class today and earn a top grade,” Mrs. Seyfried said. “For example, when she had more to add to a class discussion, she stayed after school talking about it with me. That conversation became the basis of a follow-up discussion in our class. This is one example of how Sarah deepens her knowledge, and also the learning of others.”
Sarah said she enjoys attending English Composition because of the atmosphere and structure of assignments, and also appreciates discussions with her instructor and peers. Sarah excelled on her recent final exam, where she had to write about a topic from three perspectives. Earlier this year, she also scored top grades on her visual argument project, and This I Believe essay and presentation.
“We shared our life stories to each other, and the conversations echo with wisdom,” Sarah said of the presentations. “Whether it be the circle-ups at the front where we get to debrief, or the open-ended assignments, I am always safe and confident in this class.”
The theme of English Composition II is empathy, and Mrs. Seyfried said Sarah shows that for all of her classmates.
“She is the first to lend a hand to someone in need,” Mrs. Seyfried said. ” Sarah shows a lot of character and integrity each day.”
“This class illustrates a vibrant candle in a dark room,” Sarah said. “Walking in, I immediately get a warm vibe, and I know Ms. Seyfried always has my back no matter the situation. She’s the teacher you go to when you’re not having a great day, and she knows what to say when you need it. ”
Sarah will attend Front Range Community College this fall to pursue a career in geosciences.
Congratulations, Sarah, for being one of May’s Student Highlights!
