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Olivia Segal, a senior at Briarcliff High, wrote and entered an essay about French teacher Samantha Boyer. Barnes & Noble officials selected Segal’s essay as the winner among entries from 12 schools in Westchester and Putnam counties.
“I just love the teachers here so much,” Segal said in a press release.
“I had Ms. Boyer for three years, and I felt like I really learned a lot about the language and about myself. She is just such a supportive and compassionate person and an amazing teacher.”
Boyer and Segal both received special certificates, and are now entered into the national competition. The national winner will receive $5,000.
“I was extremely touched to know she would take the time out of her busy adolescent life to write this,” Boyer said in a press release. “As an educator, what more can you possibly want than to have this kind of impact on a student?”
“To put it out there for the public, I am extremely grateful and thankfu,” she added.
“She makes my choice in this career worthwhile.”
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