A Message from Mrs. Laidlaw Otto
Dear SJE Families,
Last week we received the sad news that Senorita Julia Raupp, our Spanish teacher, would be leaving us. Julia is working on her master’s degree at UWM, and her schedule as a TA this semester will not allow her to continue on with our students. She will be replaced by Senorita Kelly Hawkins. Like Julia, Kelly’s services are provided to us by Futura Language Specialists. Futura provided us with this biography of Senorita Hawkins:
“Kelly Hawkins is excited to become part of the St. John the Evangelist school community. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Spanish from St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI. At the University she used her Spanish skills as a tutor for fellow colleagues. Kelly developed excellent skills while working with various ages as a Behavior Technician and as an Assistant preschool teacher. She is a natural educator who builds positive rapport and communicates effectively with students and parents alike. Kelly had an insightful experience studying abroad in Bolivia and looks forward to sharing her excitement and contagious passion for the Spanish language and its cultures. She is a professional bilingual educator who looks forward to teaching at your school.”
Our upper grade students had the opportunity to meet Senorita Hawkins this morning. She will assume responsibility for our regular Spanish schedule next Tuesday, January 26th.
I know you join me in welcoming Senorita Hawkins to our SJE family.
Together in God’s Name,
Mary Laidlaw Otto
