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October Spotlight: Mr. Whipple

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
Le Petit Prince - Antoine de St. Exupéry

Stats

- Department and Classes:

French 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Honors
AP French Language & Culture

- Years at CHS:

3 years (started 2018)

- Alma mater:

SUNY Albany for my undergrad, and Caldwell University for grad school.

- Fun Facts:

- I love reading, my favoriite vook is Watership Down.

- My favorite movie is The Nightmare Before Christmas.

- I speak other languages besides French - I also speak Spanish and a few others conversationally.

- I originally went to schoool to study political science and international terrorism - but I loved French more!

Quotes

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Mr. Whipple is the quintessence of teachers who love the subject they teach and want their students to enjoy it just as much. He is a supportive, engaging teacher who puts effort into preparing and delivering each lesson in a way that makes learning fun. Mr Whipple’s love of French and understanding of his students sets a perfect example of the quality of Cranford High School’s staff.

Tamiyana Roemer
Class of 2024

He is one of the nicest teachers that I have had at CHS and he really changes my learning experience. His class is a different experience.

Anthony Alexo
Class of 2023

Mr. Whipple is an amazing teacher who is dedicated to helping his students develop the skills to be confident in French. In the short time I have had him as a teacher, I feel that my French ability has improved astronomically. He has inspired me to continue my French education into college.

Mallory Fries
Class of 2020

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