Position: English Teacher
School: Indian Hills High School
School District: Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School District
City, State: Oakland, New Jersey
About the Nominee: Mrs. Cherylin Roeser is in her 46th year of teaching and she currently teaches AP English Composition to juniors with over a 98% pass rate. As a leader in her profession, she has served as a mentor to new teachers, Chairperson of the NJ State Teaching Standards Board and the Ramapo Indian Hills Education Association, dedicating her life to her students and her colleagues. Mrs. Roeser shows compassion for all students and challenges them to feel a sense of pride and accomplishment in their work. Her students gain the strength, self-confidence and skills necessary to demonstrate proficiency on their high school examinations. After 46 years, Mrs. Roeser continues to demonstrate the same enthusiasm, energy, and commitment to the teaching profession every year. She is always the first to volunteer to sit on committees, interview candidates, and attend extracurricular student activities. Mrs. Roeser is the consummate professional, serving as an outstanding educational role-model for teachers and administrators alike. Overall, the dedication Mrs. Roeser has demonstrated to the education profession is unparalleled.
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Congratulations and thank you for your many years of service to our district. You have touched the lives of thousands of students and teachers and we are all forever grateful.
Congratulations, Mrs. Roeser! You taught me so much during English last year; I am so glad that I took your class. Again, congrats on the nomination; you deserve it!
Congratulations on being recognized for the stellar learning that takes place in your class. Congratulations!
Cherylin:
Congratulations on this lifetime achievement!
At a time when many teachers are leaving the profession, you continue to serve our students with a high degree of professionalism and respect.
Frankly, after 46 years many other teachers have already retired or they are slowing down. Not you!
You continue to change the lives of students and you are doing so by implementing state of the art strategies in your classroom.
Kids have changed over the last 46 years, but you still know how to reach them!
Dr. Ernest Palestis, Superintendent of Schools
Congratulations! It has been a privilege to know and work with you and your students. Thank you for all you do for your colleagues and students.
Dear Mrs. Roeser,
Congratulations to you on your nomination! Besides having made quite the difference in my children’s lives, you continually work towards improving all that is Indian Hills. Your devotion and dedication to excellence in education is ceaseless and should be the example for others to follow.
A most sincere thank you from the Conte Family.
I can not think of anyone who deserves this nomination more…Congratulations Mrs. Roeser! You have been an unbelievable influence in my children’s lives…their success in reading, writing and critical thinking is in large part due to you. Thank you!
Congratulations, Ms. Roeser. You are, without a doubt, one of the best teachers (and toughest) teachers I have ever had. To this day, I rely on the information you taught me regarding literature and writing, and maintain that I have never written a paper as difficult, or nearly as good as your infamous “Roeser Paper.”
You have had an incredible impact on my sisters and me, and I’m grateful that you are finally being recognized for your dedication to the school, teaching, and most importantly, your students.
There is no one who deserves this award more than Mrs. Rouser. It is absolutely incredible how much of an impact she has on her students, like she had on me last year. I’m so glad I took her class for all she has taught me academically and about life in general. It’s amazing to know her hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed. Congratulations on this nomination Mrs. Roeser!
Dear Ms. Roeser:
Thank you for all you do for the students of Indian Hills! Your dedication to each student, your creative and detailed lessons, and your many assignments help each student to find their own excellence. I truly appreciate the endless hours you spend correcting papers and for truly caring enough to help each student be the best they can be. Congratulations on this nomination. I cannot think of another teacher more deserving.
Laurie Restieri
Congratulations Mrs. Roeser! You have challenged and supported our children to reach their potential. We appreciate your ability to recognize and meet the unique needs of each of our children.
Congratulations Mrs. Roeser! You have without a doubt gained the respect of your colleagues and students by teaching both the importance of education and how it takes us beyond the classroom.