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Alumna Victoria Testa Named WDHA 105.5 Teacher Who Rocks Class of 2021

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Victoria Testa

Victoria Testa, a 9th and 10th grade English Teacher in Randolph High School, was recently named a WDHA 105.5 Teacher Who Rocks Class of 2021. Ms. Testa was nominated by Leah Kacicz. The following describes Ms. Testa and her work:

“Ms. Testa engages her virtual and in-person students daily with her creativity, enthusiasm, and passion for the subject matter. She has an unwavering commitment to the students, faculty members, and staff at Randolph High School. She approaches each day with a positive attitude, a friendly smile, and a willingness to help others. All her students have a sense of purpose and she reminds them to be a part of the change they would like to see in the world by modeling positivity and perseverance. Her classes provide her students with an escape from reality and a sense of belonging during these trying times.

Ms. Testa works tirelessly on the English Department Bookroom to ensure that all students have access to curriculum novels and textbooks. She can often be found searching for PDF’s of books and other reading material to share with teachers and students electronically during virtual learning to provide ease of access. Ms. Testa spent last summer writing curriculum with a team of teachers which focused on supporting incoming freshmen students as they transition to the high school setting.

On top of her English Department duties, Ms. Testa started a lunch time “movie club” in which she and another teacher created a space for students to go during lunch time and watch movies. All students are welcome to come and “chill out” during a time when they are seeking a safe space and she consistently had a packed room before the pandemic. Lunch time is a necessary break for students; however, it can also heighten anxieties and fears due to the social aspect of trying to fit in and Ms. Testa’s open-door policy gives students a place to go where they can just be themselves.

Students often reach out to Ms. Testa for extra help and advice on academic, social, and emotional issues. She is a great listener and her students benefit from her advice. She has been asked to mentor several students because of her ability to forge positive relationships with others.

Because of her kindness and positivity that has been contagious in the halls of Randolph High School, we honor Ms. Testa as a Teacher Who Rocks.”