Position: Math Teacher / Cheer Coach
School: Waycross Middle School
School District: Ware County Schools
City, State: Waycross, GA
Wytavia Andrews was nominated by Camille Conley, the parent of a student.
"My child has struggled with math for several years now. We have tried so many different things to help her understand the concepts. This year, she is in the sixth grade, and I was super worried about how things would go because math gets harder each year. When I say my child has done a complete 180 under Ms. Andrews' instruction, I mean it," said the nominator. "Ms. Andrews is so patient with her."
Ms. Andrews shows her students multiple methods, from how their parents were taught to the new way of solving math problems. She doesn't care which method students use as long as they get the answer right at the end! She makes learning fun and even plays music during class, which helps students feel less stressed. The environment in her classroom feels like home. She doesn't allow bullying, so the kids feel safe to ask questions without being made fun of for not knowing the answer.
"She communicates with all the parents about homework and upcoming tests. I love this because I am the parent who helps my child every night with homework and studying. I appreciate everything she does for my child and all the kids in her classroom. We still struggle with certain things, but my child seems to understand math better than she did in the past. Her grades have never been better," said the nominator.