On the road to college: Words of advice from HB teachers

Victoria “Tori” Milette, English teacher at HB, attended Woonsocket, Rhode Island High School. Milette’s favorite memory during her time at the school was the creative writing class she took at the beginning of the school day with many of her friends. The class was taught by her favorite teacher, which made the course even more interesting. After graduating from high school, Milette enrolled at the Unive...

HB Science teacher Kate Emerson graduated from Souhegan High School. Emerson’s favorite memories include bus rides home from soccer and tennis matches. She recalls many fun conversations and jokes with friends. After high school, Emerson attended Stonehill College, located south of Boston. It was a fair distance from her hometown -- not too far, but also not too close. Emerson was required to arrive...

History teacher Jennifer Staub attended ConVal Regional High School. Staub’s favorite memory from her time at ConVal was time spent with her art teacher, who was a very kind and supportive person. The art room was her refuge, a safe place from the rest of the school. Seniors graduating from high school say that this is a “bittersweet time of year.” It’s very exciting starting college and gaining ind...

Kathy Kirby, history teacher at HB, graduated from Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. Her favorite memory is the law class she took with teacher Mr. Schofield.“[Schofield] saw something in me that I didn’t realise.” she said. Kirby took this legal studies course with a handful of peers, so everyone got to know each other well. Kirby was appointed judge in a mock trial, giving her a lot of...