John Lewis Middle School
Waukegan, IL
Our botany teacher, Mr.Greene is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had! He is very energetic, interactive, and very funny. He makes up creative ways for us to learn about plants and how to protect the environment. Every week he makes up a game for us to play regarding plants, and it is very enjoyable. While we are playing, he lets us eat snacks that include something that we’ve grown at school, whether it be vegetables or fruit salads, chips and salsa, or other fun things we can make. He also makes sure that we are all included in the activities, no matter how much we don’t want to. If Mr.Greene won this competition, he would definitely put the money to good use. Since our school is the only school with a fully functioning greenhouse, the money might help expand the botany program to other schools throughout the district. It could also help our greenhouse expand by getting more things to plant and more supplies. We would love to add on a kitchen where we can combine our botany skills with cooking skills. It could also benefit our school in general. I’m sure if Mr.Greene won, the money would be used in some of the most beneficial ways possible.