Westlake Research Paper

The halls of Westlake High School are filled with several amazing teachers. Ranging from the enthusiastic English teachers to the down-to-earth Chemistry teachers, this high school has a unique and eccentric staff. Yet out of all the teachers that fill the school grounds, only two teachers have earned the title of being my favorites. Those two teachers are my junior year Art History teacher Ms Darrow and my senior year European History teacher Ms Cluck. Both being history teachers, they shined a light on a school subject that many tend to dismiss the importance of. Their energy, knowledge and charisma made taking these two courses one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Both these women have affected my life and education tremendously and I know that they’ve …show more content…
It might sound a bit childish for a high school teacher to do, but that’s what made the course even better. She wanted us to bond with each other as well as her and with that we almost became a small family of art historians. Her presentations never bored me and I always intrigued by her knowledge of the subject. She knew how to explain things without making it dull and she always kept the energy in the class up and moving. Even though Ms Darrow is magnificent in what she does, she does have a worthy opponent, Ms Cluck. The European History teacher with a ridiculous last name may as well be the queen of Westlake High School. She may be a grown woman, but her understanding of teenage life is so astounding that it makes her a favorite among students. She is often described as a happy-go-lucky and witty person who always wants to keep the atmosphere positive. Cluck doesn’t have the level of passion Darrow has for teaching, but what she lacks in ardor she makes it up with her love for her