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In the photo from left to right are Rachel McCracken from Medina Garden Center, MTA President Joe Byrne, Emmalynn McGrath, Henry Rosenbeck, Aleeyah Martinez, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Dr. Julie Webber, Fourth Grade Teacher Alexis Jones, and First Grade Teacher Kelsey Tran.

The Medina Teachers Association, the Medina School District, and the Medina Area Partnership are proud to announce the May selections for Students of the Month.  This award is a combined effort of these organizations to recognize students who go above and beyond to help teachers and fellow students succeed and enjoy school.  

Medina Garden Center has graciously sponsored the award for May.  This month, students are being honored with this article and a yard sign from the MTA to celebrate their achievement. The yard sign was presented by Joseph Byrne, President of the Medina Teachers’ Association. Dr. Webber also presented the winners with a pen and pencil set from the school district.  In addition, Medina Garden Center presented each of this month’s winners with lettuce bowls and beautiful sunflower bushes.  

Nominated by Kelsey Tran and Eileen Regan at Oak Orchard School was first grader Henry Rosenbeck.  Mrs. Tran and Mrs. Regan shared the following about Henry. He is an extremely hard-working student. Henry is an exceptional student, friend, and leader in our classroom. Not only does he love to learn and challenge himself academically, but he is the first to offer to help a friend or cheer someone on. In 1st grade, we are always working on our skills, and one example would be working on learning addition and subtraction math facts. Henry has done a tremendous job learning these facts. However, what really stands out is his compassion for his classmates. Henry cheers for every single student when they receive their score, and he is so genuinely proud of his peers. Along with being proud of his friend’s hard work, he is also a very kind and caring member of our school community. Recently, we had a new student join our classroom, and Henry immediately welcomed this student. He showed him around the room and helped his new classmate learn the routine of our day. We did not once worry if our new student would adjust well in our room because we have many kind friends, but we knew Henry would be a great role model and room buddy! Henry has a bright and bubbly personality that students gravitate towards, which makes him an excellent candidate for Oak Orchard’s Student of the Month. Henry embodies the pillars of the Mustang Mission both inside and outside the classroom. 

From Wise Intermediate School,  Alexis Jones nominated one of her fourth-grade students, Emmalynn McGrath. When Miss Jones indicated her reasons for nominating Emmalynn, she shared the following. I have had the pleasure of watching Emmalynn show so much growth over the course of this school year. When she first came into my classroom during Open House in September, she was very shy and wouldn’t leave her parents' side. She was incredibly nervous about starting fourth grade. As the school year went on, I have seen firsthand how much confidence and personality Emmalynn truly has to offer. She has come out of her shell tremendously in such a meaningful way. She is now so confident in herself and in all of her academic achievements. She has built such positive relationships with her teachers and her peers, and she is able to advocate for herself in more ways than one. What stands out to me the most is Emmalynn’s kindness and thoughtfulness. She consistently treats others with respect, compassion, and empathy. She also makes it a point to thank me each and every school day for the littlest things. When I nominated Emmalynn for Maverick’s Mastermind, she came over to me and said, “Thank you for nominating me, Miss Jones,” and when she was having a bad day and needed extra support from me, she said, “Thank you for being kind to me, Miss Jones.” She is genuinely one of the sweetest and kindest students I have ever had the pleasure of teaching, and her growth this year has been wonderful to witness.

From the Jr-Sr High School, Aleeyah Martinez, a senior, was nominated by  Krista Duhow.  Mrs. Duhow shared the following about  Aleeyah. She is an outstanding senior in the Culinary Arts Program at BOCES who consistently demonstrates dedication, responsibility, and professionalism. Aleeyah goes above and beyond by managing food orders for faculty, preparing meals with care and attention to detail, and personally delivering them during her lunch period in a timely and courteous manner. She handles each step of the process—from taking orders to execution and delivery—with a high level of organization and pride in her work. In addition to her strong work ethic, Aleeyah is respectful and kind to everyone she encounters, creating a positive and welcoming environment for both staff and peers. She is also wonderful in her classes, consistently showing engagement, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to doing her best. Her ability to balance efficiency with quality, while maintaining a positive attitude, truly sets her apart. Aleeyah’s initiative and willingness to take on responsibility reflect real-world career readiness and embody the core values of the Portrait of a Graduate. She is a dependable, motivated student who serves as a role model for her peers and is highly deserving of recognition as Student of the Month.

Congratulations to this month’s winners! The MTA, MCSD, and the MAP will continue the student of the month program throughout the school year. Be on the lookout for the next honorees in the coming months. Look for posters in the windows of Medina businesses identifying them as proud supporters of this program. Who will be the next outstanding Medina student to be honored???