Jacqueline Dania, a teacher at Garner Middle School, was chosen as a finalist for the NEISD Secondary Teacher of the Year award. The award puts her among a small group of secondary teachers who are being considered for the district-level award. Being a finalist shows how important she is to teaching and the school community.

Q1. What makes Garner Middle School in San Antonio different from other schools?

Ans. Garner Middle serves grades six through eight and has a balanced schedule that breaks up lessons into subject-specific periods. This helps students get used to the higher academic expectations they will face in high school.

Q2. How does Garner Middle School help students think critically?

Ans. At Garner Middle, students often work on problem-solving tasks and structured discussions in class that help them learn how to think critically and communicate their ideas clearly in school.

Q3. What opportunities for involvement affect students' time at Garner Middle?

Ans. Garner Middle has journalism and media-based activities where students write for campus publications. This helps them improve their writing skills and learn about different ways to tell stories and communicate.

Q4. How does Garner Middle help students make progress?

Ans. Progress conferences at Garner Middle let teachers and families look at students' schoolwork together. This helps them find ways to improve and set goals for the rest of the year.

Q5. How does Garner Middle School handle important reminders?

Ans. Garner Middle School sends out electronic event reminders so that families are always up to date on schedules, activities, and important academic dates.