The Honor Roll celebrates every teacher recognized by their students through the Honored Schools program. Every recognition matters: Research shows that teachers who see the impact they have on students’ lives stay engaged and inspired, and they continue teaching longer.
Congratulations to all of these exceptional teachers!
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John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Giovanni
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January 11, 2024 Recognized By:
- Giovanni
I chose Mr Maldonado becuase he helped me learn music and play instruments. I appreciate that he taught me because i can play for my grandparents.
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Alondra
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January 19, 2024 Recognized By:
- Alondra
He is nice He lets me play my clarinet He does something when I ask He makes me play in front of people He has made me practice and has attended everything that I do that is band related
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Marriya
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April 26, 2024 Recognized By:
- Marriya
Mr. Maldonado is an amazing teacher who truly cares about his students. He has a unique way of making learning fun and engaging, which is why I always look forward to going to his class. One thing that makes Mr. Maldonado awesome is his ability to connect with his students. He takes the time to get to know each of us individually and always makes us feel welcome and appreciated. He also uses a variety of teaching methods to keep us interested and motivated, such as using technology, hands-on activities, and group projects. Mr. Maldonado really goes above and beyond to let us know that he cares about us. He takes an interest in our lives and asks us about our interests and hobbies. He also makes himself available outside of class for extra help or just to chat. In addition to being a great teacher, Mr. Maldonado is also a great mentor. He encourages us to set goals and challenges us to reach our full potential. He provides constructive feedback and helps us to develop the skills we need to succeed in school and beyond. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Maldonado is always there to support us. He attends our extracurricular activities and events and shows a genuine interest in our lives outside of school. He is a role model for us and inspires us to be the best versions of ourselves. Overall, Mr. Maldonado is an awesome teacher who has made a positive impact on my life. He has helped me to become a more confident and successful student, and I am grateful for everything he has done for me.
Alma Maldonado
Willow Lake Elementary School
Indianapolis, IN
Recognized by: Lucas Vogel
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February 9, 2022 Recognized By:
- Lucas Vogel
I am very impressed with Mrs. Maldonado's professionalism and support as a teacher! Any time that I have reached out to discuss anything relating to my son's education, behavior, and any thing school related, she has been quick to respond and makes me feel heard. But it was one specific occasion that really stands out and that I feel Mrs. Maldonado went above and beyond to really understand my needs and act upon them. Here is a short summary: I had been noticing that my son kept bringing home candy, chips, and other foods home. I would ask him why he would have those, and he said that he got them as rewards for doing a good job with school work or finishing an assignment first, etc. He would hand me the candy/food reward and I would throw them in the trash! I am a health coach with a background in nutrition and wellness. So in our home we don't eat candy and foods that are processed, carry dyes, and are not whole some foods. We also don't use food as a reward. So at first I just didn't make it a big deal, but I also wasn't going to encourage that my child eat the reward. But after several months of this, I started to think that maybe I could have a conversation with his teacher about this. As much I as I do appreciate that my child is being recognized for his hard work, and I also know that these rewards are in good faith, I thought, how could I be part of the solution! So I asked Mrs. Maldonado for a phone meeting. I wasn't sure how it would go because I didn't want her to take it personal or hurt her feelings, sometimes people are not as open to having nutrition conversations. But I was very impressed with her reaction! She was very open to my suggestions, welcomed my opinions, and agreed that she could go a different way with rewarding students for their hard work! I volunteered to buy fun trinkets for the kids. She acted quickly by sending in her weekly emails about no candy. I am very thankful for her support and I love that she is willing to try something new and something that is ultimately the best for our children's wellbeing. A big thank you to Mrs. Alma Maldonado!
Alma Maldonado
Willow Lake Elementary School
Indianapolis, IN
Recognized by: Cosette
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May 2, 2023 Recognized By:
- Cosette
Mrs. Maldonado is awesome because she always supports us when we are learning new things. When we test, it is really hard for me, but Mrs. Maldonado made me feel loved and happy and I got through it. I love when she leaves a note to us on the board, and we can read it when we get to class. (like if we have a sub) It makes me know she cares even when she isn't there. Even when I get in trouble, she is trying to help me learn to be a better person. When I have to do reading, sometimes I get nervous for the test. She makes me feel calm and to keep trying. She is patient with me.
Alma Maldonado
Willow Lake Elementary School
Indianapolis, IN
Recognized by: Cooper
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May 2, 2023 Recognized By:
- Cooper
Mrs. Maldonado is awesome because sometimes she lets us do free time. This is after she does great teaching and we all learn. Math is the hardest for me...but Mrs. Maldonado helps break it down to make it seem easier. She checks me on me throughout the day. I feel safe with Mrs. Maldonado because when the fire drill goes off, she jumps into action. Even though I don't always know the answers, Mrs. Maldonado guides me through. I really like her.
Alma Maldonado
Willow Lake Elementary School
Indianapolis, IN
Recognized by: Carolina
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May 2, 2023 Recognized By:
- Carolina
Mrs. Maldonado is awesome because she is so smart and teaches me something new everyday. She smiles at me, and I know that she likes being there with me. I feel safe with her. I am better because she always makes me keep learning new stuff.
Alma Maldonado
Willow Lake Elementary School
Indianapolis, IN
Recognized by: Natalya
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May 10, 2023 Recognized By:
- Natalya
Mrs. Maldonado helps me do work. She helped me write a book about frogs. I learned a lot by doing this. When I come in the room, she always says hi.
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Marriya
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
- Marriya
He is always kind and helps you learn even when you have no clue of what to do . He sits there and listen to your problems and tell you how to fix it and he is the best teacher i ever had.
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Eli
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
- Eli
They teach me how to play my trumpet, I can play my trumpet and have fun, They help me get better at trumpet, They make me feel alot more confident.
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Miguel
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
- Miguel
es el mejor que todos que es bien divertido es buena onda me cai bien su actitud por como nos trata o me trata que confia en mi en la clase me ayudo en como usar trompeta y me decia cual era mi clase
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Ecyla
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
- Ecyla
Mr. Maldonado is awesome because he is excited about music which is infectious to his students. Because of him, music spreads throughout the hallway of our school. Whatever, season or holiday we are celebrating he makes sure the students are welcomed with the tunes of the season by the band department. It was exciting to dance through the hallways during Mardi Gras. Also, our family loves to attend the Texans games. Wouldn't you know it, Mr. Maldonado is there playing the drums as a member of the Texans band. When you say a teacher is all in, you can say that about Mr. John Maldonado.
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Barahona
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
he awards us with the nintendo and lets us have fun
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Dyani
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
- Dyani
He is nice to every student and he is very funny He encourages us to play our instruments and the music he gives us is exciting He supports and helps us play our instruments so that we are better He gave me food
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Adrian
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
- Adrian
Super Nice
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Brian
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
- Brian
What makes Mr. Maldonado amazing is his teaching skills, encouragement, and charisma. These are the reasons I love this teacher. I would choose Mr. Maldonado before any other teacher, he is unique. Everyday I look forward to see him and participate in his class. He is the type of teacher that makes you love their class, rather than the type of teacher to annoy you and pressure you. He makes me feel confident and comfortable because he is supportive towards me. Mr. Maldonado makes me feel cared about too because he checks up on me in some sorts of ways. Sometimes he will ask me if im doing okay when I wasn’t. I may have not been honest to him but he checked up on me. That let’s me know he truly cares about me. He assist me with music at times when im not able to play it. He will instruct me how to play the music while being patient. Mr. Maldonado has helped me outside of class at times with things in general. When I wasn’t feeling well he talked to me and listened to me. I truly believe that he should be the teacher of the year.
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Jennifer
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
- Jennifer
Great director, he is always sensitive and understands when to stop. He makes sure that no one is hurt or bullied.
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Elissa
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
- Elissa
1.he is so amazing 2.he is so funny 3.he reward us 4.he supports me 5.he makes me laugh and ect..
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Sebastian
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
- Sebastian
Su disponibilidad y entusiasmo al impartir su materia hace que los estudiantes se enfoquen y esfuercen por mejorar en cada práctica
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Unap
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
- Unap
Mr. Maldonado made me better and confident of my druming skills and morimba skills
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Efrain
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March 8, 2024 Recognized By:
- Efrain
He was a best teacher ever
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Viktoria luna
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March 11, 2024 Recognized By:
- Viktoria luna
Mr.Maldonado is the coolest teacher I know he lets us do cool things in his class and how I know they care about me because he cares about our safety they make me a confident student by letting us know that we are doing good in class and by cheering us on when we are doing something and they supported me by telling me that I did good and that I did amazing.
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Alyna Artiga
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March 11, 2024 Recognized By:
- Alyna Artiga
What makes this teacher awesome is the patience he has. He makes me excited to go to class cause he makes everyday super fun. He lets me know he cares about me by asking and listening to my problems and telling me how to deal with them. They make me understand things and helps me out with everything that makes me more confident. He supports me by seeing me in the hall way and do long convo's.
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Luis
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March 20, 2024 Recognized By:
- Luis
Mr.Maldonado es un maestro que realmente ama lo que hace , motiva siempre a todos sus estudiantes a que sean mejores cada día, y dedica tiempo extra para que ellos puedan mejorar , también nos mantiene a los padres informados de todo lo que hacen , sin duda alguna es un excelente maestro .
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Mikayla Coronilla
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March 21, 2024 Recognized By:
- Mikayla Coronilla
His class is the best and easiest for me and I like playing my instrument.
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: caitlin chanthaviroun
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March 21, 2024 Recognized By:
- caitlin chanthaviroun
hes ok
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Samuel Benitez
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March 21, 2024 Recognized By:
- Samuel Benitez
Mr Maldonado Is a very cool Teacher He Is the reason I got Into the Soccer Team this year And Happy and Grateful for this Opportunity that Mr Maldonado
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Bessy G
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March 21, 2024 Recognized By:
- Bessy G
The teacher is an awesome teacher, he is a very nice and very good teacher he always says positive things and he always says that we are the best, he is the best teacher in this school.
John Maldonado
Claughton Middle School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: jarron simien
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March 21, 2024 Recognized By:
- jarron simien
He is cool and he is funny Help me play the Instrument letting me do my work when I need to idk yes
Christina Maldonado
Cooper Elementary School
Houston, TX
Recognized by: Da’ynna Potts
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March 22, 2024 Recognized By:
- Da’ynna Potts
I Truly Love How She Teaches . She Pushes The Children To Their Very Best . She Seen Stuff In My Daughter That I Didn’t Notice . She Is Patient With The Children . Everyone Can Be A Teacher But Everyone Cant Be A Teacher With A Purpose ! My Child Be Excited About Going To School . She Celebrates The Children Success In Class. She Takes Her Time With The Children Ms Chris Is The Best Pre K Teacher Cooper Has ! I Wish She Could Be In My Children Lives Forever !