Ms.Toni

When I think of my favorite activity to do,I'm reminded of my dance teacher. She is a person who is determined, thoughtful, and inspiring. That is why my hero is my dance teacher, Ms.Toni.

Ms. Toni is very determined. When I could not complete a full turn in ballet, she broke the steps down and made sure I understood how to do them correctly.One day, Ms.Toni became ill in the middle of class from food poisoning, but she continued to teach the class to the end, even though she had pains in her stomach.

Ms.Toni is very thoughtful. For example, when she is choreographing a new dance routine, she will take helpful ideas from other students in my class. She also gives heart warming compliments about our dancing. When these compliments are given, I feel more confident. Her compliments tell me I can do it. I can do it. I can do it!

My hero encourages me to continue to keep inproving my dance skills. She finds everyone kind and unique. I really look up to her.

Written by Olivia Hale, Pinehurst Elementary School,third grade student,Southern Pines, North Carolina.