We were extremely blessed to have Mr. Francis join our faculty. In his short time at SMS, Mr. Francis has endeared himself to his students as an engaging teacher, inspiring his students' love of learning, and challenging them to be the best that they can be. Mr. Francis implements these ideas into his classroom in engaging ways that serve as an example to other teachers on campus as well as teachers at other schools.
Mr. Francis’ ability to promote learning in his classroom through interesting conversations about the literature they are studying makes learning fun and worthwhile to our oldest students at St. Monica.
Mr. Francis is kind and caring, truly taking the time to be his students’ advocate. One parent put it beautifully: “Mr. Francis is a student advocate. He sees the very best in the students. He sets high expectations while providing a lot of support and guidance. He is respectful towards them, and he is nurturing. He understands the unique needs of middle school students. I love that he reads out loud to them and that they engage in interesting conversations about the books they are reading together. I also appreciate all the effort he puts into developing their writing skills. Finally, he finds the time to regularly communicate with the parents. I hope he will stay with the St. Monica community for many years to come.”
We honor Mr. Francis for going above and beyond for our kids. Teachers like Mr. Francis inspire their kids to see their potential and ignite a love for learning. Mr. Francis, thank you for the impact you have made on our community and in our hearts.