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Monday, May 14, 2012

Kerri Baish - Her Heart Won't Sit Still

Her heart won't sit still and it's contagious. If someone were to introduce her, the typical introduction might be something like: "I would like you to meet Kerri Baish, she is a Teacher." A Teacher is one of the most important occupations in the world. That statement alone would give you reason to believe that she is a special person. Sometimes we need to look a little deeper to really appreciate the extent of a Teacher's impact upon young people in her class.

I think Kerri Baish is a Heartbeat Maker. As Director of the Youth With A Purpose Relationship Mentoring Program, I have had the honor of being in the classroom with Kerri this year. I watched how children respect her. They enjoy being around her. Her classroom has a lot of peace in it. She does not stay in one place. Many Teachers stand in front of the class and stay there. Some Teachers sit behind a desk and stay there. Kerri goes where the hearts are. Her heart won't sit still. She moves to the place where the children are at. I don't mean that in a physical sense. Kerri is emotionally present with her young people and they feel respected and valued. When there seems to be a student who could use some behavior modification, Kerri moves into the students space of chaos and creates peace. A heart can beat in anger or a heart can beat in peace. Kerri Baish is someone who helps young people to create heartbeats of peace.

 

Kerri is part of a Buffalo School that is making a difference in the lives of children. Last year we had the honor of working alongside Matt Boyle. Matt is another great Teacher in a School that is becoming known as a School of great Teachers. Pauletta Stines, the Principal, along with Assistant Principals Diane Sauer and Marianna Cecchini help to create a nurturing environment that invites all children to discover their own unique giftings. Lori Cilano is responsible for inviting the YWAP Relationship Program at School #32. Her office is always full of children needing help or friendship and they know they are always welcome.

PS 32 Bennett Park Montessori
342 Clinton Street
Buffalo 14204
Grades: 3Y-8 • Hours: 9:00-3:30
716. 816.4603
  1. We believe children learn best in multi-aged settings.
  2. We believe children learn best in child-centered classrooms.
  3. Montessori philosophy emphasizes the use of age-appropriate, hands-on activities to engage children in their own learning.
  4. We believe multidimensional family involvement is integral to a child’s success in school. 
  5. We believe it is the responsibility of our school community to meet the diverse needs of our children.


Kerri Baish is changing the world through the heart beats of children - one heart beat at a time. She is a Heartbeat Maker who is a Bright Spot in the Buffalo Schools. Thank you Kerri for allowing us to trust you with our children.

Thanks for your time. Go do something nice for somebody.

 
"Find new ways, 
  in as many ways, 
    in more excellent ways, 
      on all of your days, 
        to show love." 
Bob Kuebler
YWAP Director
Youth With A Purpose
In School & After School
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157 Locust Street
Buffalo, New York 14204
716-830-8240
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