CHS Spotlight

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May Spotlight:
Mrs. Charles

Well done is better than well said
-Ben Franklin

Stats

- Department and Classes:

History
AP Human Geography, US I, and Freshmen Forum

- Years at CHS:

2007-Present

- Alma mater:

Passaic Valley High School
Caldwell University

- Fun Facts:

- Studied Art History in France
- All of her road trips must include a stop at a Revolutionary War or Civil War battlefield
- Bob Dylan tried to shake her hand, and she was too awestruck to shake his
- Halloween is her favorite holiday
- Has been a vegetarian since she was 17 years old
- Was born in Newark, and lived there till she was 15 years old

Quotes

How has this faculty member impacted your time here at CHS? (Click the arrows to scroll)

She’s an amazing teacher

Liv Schindler
Class of 2021

Overall, a great teacher who is so helpful and so passionate about what she teaches. She is so easy to talk with and relates very well with all her students. The most friendliest teacher who can always make you laugh. AP Human Geography has been one of my favorite classes at the High School.

Matthew Normann
Class of 2018

She is awesome and funny

Nick Zingaro
Class of 2021

Mrs. Charles really pushed me to excel at all my classes but specifically my favorite. My favorite being history and the fact that Mrs. Charles teaches history was just perfect. She always knew how to keep me interested in what I was learning. Also I feel that she helped me mature a lot.

Sam Mendez
Class of 2018

She’s funny and has a cute dog

Hannah Marsh
Class of 2021

Ms. Charles has been there for me personally since she was my US I teacher sophomore year. She is such a wonderful person and a good spirit to be around.

CHS Student
Class of 2020

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Founded in 2017, the purpose of the "CHS Spotlight" is to honor and preserve the legacy of our CHS teacher, faculty, and staff family who have left a significant impact on CHS.

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