Introducing Ms. Torres!

Ms. Jessica Torres, Algebra, is one of the new teachers this year at Messmer.  She decided she wanted to be a part of the Messmer community after her interview here. She felt everyone in the school was welcoming and kind, so she knew she would like it here. As a child Ms. Torres watched her favorite teachers in middle and high school, which made her decide to be a teacher because of how well they related to their students.  She attended Winona State University in Minnesota and majored in Mathematics and Education.

Prior to Messmer, Ms. Torres worked at Yorkville Elementary and Union Grove High School. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her fiancé and her family. She enjoys watching reality TV, such as E! News, the Bravo channel, and MTV.    

Ms. Torres said, “I really enjoy getting to know my students on a personal level because that way I can hopefully make math relevant to their lives and help make their math experience a positive one.” She added, “I will never give up on any one of my students.  I will do everything in my power to help all students to be successful, but it is also important to note that success means different things to different students.” Ms. Torres is also very involved with extra curricular activities and is a part of the Leaders Program, Messmer’s  after school support. She likes to think outside of the box, teaching-wise. We are glad to have her unique style at Messmer!

--by Sophomore Larry Elim, Jr.