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September Spotlight:
Wingate Sensei

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
—Will Durant (not Aristotle)

Stats

- Department and Classes:

World Language: Japanese (3, 4, 5 Honors, AP)

- Years at CHS:

2015-Present

- Alma mater:

Fairfield University (BA) / Seton Hall University (MA)

- Fun Facts:

- I've led a pescatarian lifestyle for over 16 years.
- I play dance games competitively and have traveled around the country and world to compete.
- I've attended over 130 live concerts in my lifetime.
- I have a pet bunny named Kuro.

Quotes

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

Sensei Wingate understands the student. She always keeps our best interest in mind, while also following and ensuring that we learn the curriculum. She always makes the lessons fun and engaging.

John Niemsyk
Class of 2021

Wingate knows exactly how to make learning Japanese not only interesting, but also fun. I look forward to having her class every day I have her.

Ethan Parish
Class of 2021

Always looking for a new way to make Japanese the most fun it can be

Will Towne
Class of 2023

She has always been kind and understanding towards me since 6th grade. And compare to other teachers she feels more like a friend most of the time.

Arelys Lazo
Class of 2022

Mission Statement

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