Spotlight On Our Student Elisa

This week, we are proud to spotlight our twelfth-grader, Elisa, who joined ISR in 2020. She was nominated for the Spotlight by her Homeroom and IB English teacher, Ms. McGowan, who writes:

“I count myself very lucky to be both Elisa’s Homeroom teacher and her IB English teacher. She is a mature, hardworking student who always takes genuine care and pride in her work and who, over the course of the IB, has really developed both academically and personally. Elisa is a kind, caring and considerate student who I can always rely on to be organized and helpful – including on the occasions when she helps keep me on track! Indeed, Elisa is a student who makes teaching feel particularly rewarding and I look forward to continuing to support her as she starts her all-important final year with us as ISR.”

Mr. O’Brien, Head of Science, shares:

“Elisa consistently demonstrates maturity and determination when facing challenging tasks. She takes responsibility for her learning, consistently using feedback to improve her work and demonstrating strong reflective skills in line with the IB Learner Profile.”

Elisa’s former EAL teacher, Ms. Freise, adds:

“When Elisa first joined, she was still developing her English skills. She quickly began acquiring the language, making remarkable progress both academically and socially. Elisa advanced through the EAL levels at an impressive pace and consistently succeeded in her classes. She also formed friendships quickly, which played an important role in supporting her language acquisition journey. It was a pleasure teaching her and watching her grow in confidence and ability.”

Finally, Ms. McGee, MUN Advisor, remarks:

“From the Model United Nations Advisors and Secretary-General’s perspective, Elisa has demonstrated strong growth, reliability, and commitment throughout her involvement in MUN. During her time in the Logistics Department last school year, she was consistently punctual, dependable, and dedicated to supporting the team. She is now continuing her development by supporting the Administration Team this school year, where she can build upon her experience and make a valuable contribution to the continued success of our MUN program. Thank you, Elisa!”

We are proud to spotlight Elisa as one of ISR’s many outstanding students!

The ISR Student Spotlight Project aims to highlight one of our students from the ISR-Community every Friday, who embodies our guiding principle “We Enable Great Minds and Strong Characters” by consistently surpassing themselves. Whether through outstanding academic achievements, exceptional dedication, or remarkable character traits – we take pride in having already showcased hundreds of students – and there is more to look forward to every week!