The start of the school year brings both nervousness and unmatched anticipation to every student’s mind. In hopes of relieving some of the academic stress on students, two math teachers– Krista Holmes and Angie Kruzich–have been working together to fill in for math teacher Alyssa Flowers’ absence on maternity leave.
By teaching geometry, Holmes is bringing stability to her students. Instead of having a multitude of short-term substitute teachers, students have consistency in their instruction.
Holmes is happy to be teaching a subject like geometry. She believes she brings a new perspective to the subject and relates it to the world beyond math class.
“Geometry is the bridge between math, science, and nature. It can be amazing and beautiful, if you have an open mind,” Holmes said.
Just like Holmes, Kruzich has taken up an additional math class. With teaching two AP math classes this year: Calculus AB and BC, she continues to surprise students with her capabilities.
“Any student that knows me, knows I give it my all. Therefore, the extra workload doesn’t feel any harder than usual,” Kruzich said.
Just like Holmes and Kruzich, Flowers is playing her part–though much of her work is behind the scenes. Kruzich expresses her gratitude toward both Flowers and former math teacher Thomas Kennedy.
“I am thankful for Mr. Kennedy and Mrs. Flowers. They left a ton of materials all ready to go,” Kruzich said.
Geometry and calculus students are grateful for their teachers’ dedication to the program.
Senior calculus AB student Rahul Acharya is one of many students who wish to express their thanks to Kruzich.
“Kruzich is great, and I’m glad to have had the opportunity to learn from her this year,” Acharya said.
Geometry student Sena Manjali has similar thoughts in her gratitude toward Holmes.
“I know that this is probably hard work for my teacher, but we are glad she is here,” Sena said.
This November, Flowers will return to teach Calculus AB. Kruzich will then go back to teaching Geometry, and Holmes will round off her time here at Liberty.
Holmes is uncertain whether she will return to teach full time.
“Anything is possible,” Holmes said.
These three teachers have added stability in instruction for math students. Many students at Liberty are grateful for their help and look forward to the future.
