'First Teacher Ever To Make Me Look Forward To Math Class'

CALISTOGA, CA — Great teachers matter. In Calistoga, we're fortunate to have teachers like Ms. Sara Raike.

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This submission comes from Dinah Psittas, who nominated Ms. Sara Raike of Calistoga.

Teacher’s name

Ms. Sara Raike

How do you know the teacher?

My High School Math Teacher

What does this person teach?

High School Math at Calistoga Jr/Sr High School

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?

Ms Sara Raike inspired my interest in math and made learning Trigonometry/Algebra/Geometry easily understood and fun with unique memory games, etc. Ms Sara Raike was the first teacher ever to make me look forward to math class and it took me until high school to establish this phenomenon. I really admire her ethic.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?

Ms. Sara Raike teaches high school math with impeccable instruction. She is eloquent with inspiration and the first teacher to help me understand the subject matter especially with her calming energy.

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