Teacher Spotlight
Not many people can say that they were both a chef and a teacher at the same school, but Mrs. Angie Williams is the exception. Mrs. Williams started, and managed, La Terrazza Deli, the school’s cafeteria, last year.
“One of my passions is food, so I was happy I could help… There were lots of opportunities to learn even more about the food world which I did enjoy. I also just loved feeding people,” Williams said.
This year, Williams took on a different role: teaching. Williams teaches French I-IV. This is not her first year, having taught previously in Ohio. She decided to teach French because she loved learning about the language and culture.
“I wanted to inspire students just like my high school French teacher inspired me. I also wanted the chance to take students to France and experience it for the first time with them,” Williams said.
Her teaching philosophy is “To make it (French) meaningful. I want my students to try their best and build a strong vocab so they feel confident, then maybe they will want to come back for more.”
Williams also brings her teaching home.
“Right now my sons Carter and Everett inspire me. I began playing French children’s music in the car one day, from that point on it is “French music mommy” everytime we get in the car. There is no pressure put on them to listen; they listen because they enjoy it. It helps me remember to try to make my classes fun and light.”
Her favorite parts of MQT involve the innovation and quality of education students receive.
“I like the challenge of a wireless campus, and I think the value placed on global education and study abroad is fantastic.”
Student Spotlight
Kylie Krueger also shares a love for French. Krueger is a senior at Marquette and is currently enrolled in French IV, the highest level of French offered.
She explained, “I like taking French because it can further my career later on in life.”
The French language offers a lot of opportunity. Krueger also had the chance to travel abroad with MQT and experience what she has learned about in class.
“I have traveled to France for a week to visit Saint-Denis for an arts and science festival. I went with my previous French teacher. It was great to see the students over there and to get to know them. It was one of the best times of my life.”
At MQT, Krueger is involved in the environmental club and also volunteers at the local soup kitchen. As for being a senior, her favorite part is “the classes we are offered to take. There is a nice variety of classes that actually interest me.”
Krueger is also “looking forward to the class games and finally graduating.” Kylie’s senior year is off to a great start!
What’s coming up
The next generation of Blazers is encouraged to attend Blue and Gold Night on Wednesday, November 7 at 6pm at Marquette. Blue and Gold Night is a night dedicated to welcoming families and students interested in attending Marquette for the next year. Throughout the night, there will be a tour of the school and information about the school’s “faith formation, service and retreats, MQTT-U, global studies, student travel, athletic programs, visual and performing arts…”
Current student, Kylie Krueger, loves that Marquette offers many options for classes and the size of the school. Marquette truly is a unique school with so much to offer. Anyone interested in joining our Blazer family is invited to attend the school’s Blue and Gold Night.
What recently happened
During Marquette’s “Week ONE”, the first week of school, seniors partnered with the Unity Foundation and the American Red Cross to save lives for a day. The day began with training and students had the opportunity to take photos in their stylish, scarlet Red Cross vests. The Red Cross trained the MQT seniors on what their assignment was for the day- to help save lives.
First, the students were grouped together with local firefighters and set off into the neighborhoods surrounding Marquette. The groups were tasked with installing smoke detectors for free in homes that needed them. While the smoke detectors were being installed, students informed families on fire safety and how to keep themselves safe in the event of a fire. Overall, the morning was a real success: 70 alarms were installed in 41 homes, and 120 lives were made safer. After a filling lunch, students watched a presentation from the Red Cross on blood drives and volunteer opportunities. They also learned more about the Unity Foundation and their work in the local community. Then, the Red Cross gave students a lesson on “citizen CPR” and how to save someone’s life if they had trouble breathing. All in all, the entire day was just one of the great ways to begin an amazing school year.