Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

This year, we’re proud to celebrate the next generation of educators by highlighting our students who have been inspired to pursue educational careers thanks to incredible mentors here in Exeter. Through our internship program, these students are now gaining real-world, hands-on experience in the classroom, learning directly in the schools and from the educators who once taught them. One such student is Molly Lubenow, a senior currently interning with Mrs. Weaver in Kindergarten at Jacksonwald Elementary. Molly plans to attend Arcadia University to study Early Elementary Education. Here’s how her teachers inspired her to become one herself:

Who inspired you to want to become a teacher?
My mom and aunt are both teachers and have been my biggest inspiration. They have made such an amazing impact on so many students, and I have loved seeing them at work. They are passionate and dedicated to their jobs and will do anything for their students.

Have you always wanted to be a teacher?
Yes, I have wanted to be a teacher for as long as I can remember.

Where are you completing your internship? Who have you been working with?
I am completing my internship at Jacksonwald Elementary School in Mrs. Weaver's kindergarten classroom. She has been an amazing mentor and has taught me so much.

What's your educational internship been like? Has it helped you solidify your decision to become a teacher?
My educational internship has been great. I have learned so much about the background of teaching and all that goes into it. This has finalized my decision to be an educator in the future.

Is there anything you'd like to say to recognize your teachers as you near graduation?
I could not have asked for a better experience at Exeter, and I thank all of my teachers for their dedication.