Academic Standout - Ryann P.
Please join the KMS teaching faculty in congratulating this week’s Academic Standout: Ryann Petrone! Ryann is a 9th-grade U16 Alpine athlete, who comes to KMS from Rockville Centre, New York. The nominations submitted for Ryann this week were especially strong, with each highlighting her impressive work ethic, commitment to learning, and consistent preparation. Her work in our classrooms has been outstanding so far this year, demonstrating a young woman who is just as dedicated to excelling as a student as she is to her development as an athlete. We are excited to see what the rest of the year has in store for her as she moves through our academic program!
Putting forth the first nomination for Ryann as well as presenting for her at this week’s all-school meeting is Full-Term Social Studies teacher, Earnhardt Dail-Rocha. Earnhardt states, “Ryann is a top-tier student in every sense, but what really stands out is her deep curiosity for every subject she comes across. Regardless of what we study in Modern World History, Ryann approaches every idea, event, and concept with equal levels of enthusiasm and interest, and a desire to understand it in-depth, no matter how much time or effort that may take. Even when we get into the weeds with trickier ideas, Ryann is committed to figuring them out, and while doing so deepens her classmates' understanding as well. Ryann is a learner with many talents, and her thorough investigation of course concepts helps showcase this perfectly. Great job!”
Seconding this nomination is Full-Term Science teacher, Adam Boshart. Adam reflects, “Ryann enters the classroom one step ahead and leaves two steps further every day. By showing up more than prepared, she sets herself up to absorb as much as possible from each lesson and wastes no time applying it to her homework/lab/presentations, etc. Not only are all of her homework assignments on time, they are all turned in early! Ryann personifies the statement, "By succeeding to prepare, you prepare to succeed." And the proof is in the pudding! She was one of only a few students to score an A on our most recent test. Keep up the great work, Ryann!”
Throwing her own nomination into the mix is Full-Term Math teacher, Adrienne Long. Adrienne writes, “Ryann is a consistently positive student who gives her all in every class! She has a thorough understanding of the material that we cover, and she asks excellent questions when learning new material. Ryann is never happy with the simple answer, she always wants to know the meaning behind the concepts we learn. She is an absolute delight to have class with, and I am so proud of her accomplishments so far this year!”
And lastly, putting forth her nomination for Ryann is Social Studies Department Chair, Advisory Coordinator, and College Counseling Co-Advisor, Courtney O’Keefe. Courtney states, “It is a pleasure to support Ryann’s nomination for this week’s Academic Standout! I work primarily with Ryann during her Tuesday, 10:21 a.m. Productivity Hub, and what impresses me most about her during this dedicated study time is how efficiently and purposefully she uses it to complete her work. She is always on time, arrives with a clear plan for what she intends to accomplish, and settles in with an impressive level of focus and determination. Her approach speaks to both her dedication to her studies and her strong work ethic, as well as her understanding of the importance of making the most of her limited time. She does an excellent job of tuning out distractions, staying on task, and proactively reaching out to her teachers when she needs clarification or has a question. Equally impressive is her willingness to support those around her. When classmates ask for help, Ryann is always ready to collaborate, generously giving her time and sharing her knowledge and ideas with others. She strikes a wonderful balance between taking ownership of her own academic responsibilities and being a thoughtful, selfless, and supportive member of her learning community.”
Congratulations are definitely in order for Ms. Petrone! Way to go, Ryann!
