Teacher Trinkets

Have you ever wondered about the story behind something your teacher keeps on their desk? We asked some teachers about their favorite desk decoration. (pictured: photos from Ms. Rosi's desk)

Mr. Frank

"This is an art project my daughter made for me with sea slugs. She loves sea slugs."

Ms. Rosi

"I love this water bottle... because it's purple with Marlborough colors, but I also got it at the Middlebury college bookstore, so it reminds me of my time there getting my Masters... this is one [water bottle] that I have managed not to lose for six years, so when I do lose it one day, I hope that someone will always return it to me."

Ms. Ellis

"In graduate school, I had to do some work that involved radioactive isotopes... taking that test and passing it got me this certificate for being allowed to handle radioactive materials... I put it up because it’s goofy, it makes me sound really official, but it’s just funny."

Dr. Long

"When I started teaching 7th grade, I though it would be a good conversation starter."

Ms. Banister

"I just love birds and kiwis!"