Ms. Gilio was the teacher who made it possible for me to excel academically by seeing that I had the potential to be in the Humanities Program and from the 10th Grade to 12th Grade the AP Program at a time when I was overlooked. She identified that the work was not challenging enough, and didn't hesitate to make recommendations to allow me to grow and study in a more challenging setting. There wasn’t much in the way of prior records for me as I was new to the country, so she could have left me alone. But instead, she reinforced my love of learning. She was such a dedicated teacher. Anyone who was in her class was lucky to be there. I miss not having her as a teacher. But to this day, I never forget what she did to make my learning experience in High School an enriching one. Her recommendation and foresight really did put me in a better learning environment. I cannot thank her enough, and I hope she knows how very much I appreciate what she did for me back in the '91-'92 school year.
- Narisha
Former Student