It is our privilege to introduce one of the most dedicated, loving and warm-hearted teachers, Mrs.Dymond.

For the 2016-17 school year, she was chosen to be Teacher of the Year. She said “It was an honor, but there are many other teachers here at WMS that deserve it too.”

Mrs.Dymond is always at a student’s side no matter what. She has a reputation for lifting people up to be their best. During her twenty six year tenure, she has created bonds with all of her students year in and year out. She said that her favorite part about teaching was “the personalities of [her] students”.

Mrs. Dymond teaches math and is an advisor for Student Council. She became a teacher because she’s always loved school. Her family impacts her in many different ways and they are always there to help her when she needs it. Her kids always help her during the summer to get ready for the new school year.

During the day, she likes to sit with her colleagues and talk about new ideas and topics. She thinks of them as “genuinely a family.” They always have a nice laugh together and she thinks highly of them. Mrs Dymond said, “I think the teachers at WMS are phenomenal.”

When she was in the fourth grade she had a teacher named Mrs.Jacobson who inspired Mrs. Dymond to one day become a teacher as well.

To show how much everyone appreciates her, we found some teachers and students that wanted to share the ways she has impacted and inspired them.  

“Mrs.Dymond, you are a teacher that always puts a laugh in my soul. You got this award because you deserve it, you help so many students each and every day. But not only that–you are always the person that I know to go to when I need a smile on my face.” – Diego Rolon

“Congratulations Mrs.Dymond! You definitely deserve the teacher of the year award since you are one of the most kind, loving teachers I have ever had. You really made an impact on my life and I know that all of your students should feel the same way. I respect how much care you have for other people and how you love to help others. As a very hardworking, and caring person, I am not surprised that you got this award. Thank you for being a great leader in my life and I hope all is well. Miss ya!” -Catherine Catipay

“Mrs. Dymond, an extremely positive and loving person has shown commitment to all her students. She inspired me with a huge smile every morning. ‘Hello sunshine,’ she would say. Her positivity would lift me up and make my day better.”
“-Ravin Chopra

“From the time that we began working at WMS together back in 1994, Mrs. Dymond has been among my very best of friends. Mrs.Dymond is like family to me. She is one of those friends that you just know you will have for the rest of your life. Some of our best memories working together at WMS were from when we used to co-chair the Eighth Grade Dance Committee.” – Mr.VanAntwerp

“Wow! Congratulations on receiving the Teacher of the Year Award. What an accomplishment! No one deserves this award more than you. You are a great example to the rest of us.” – Mrs.Fraga

“‘In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is SIMPLICITY.’ – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

You make a difficult job in a difficult environment seem easy and that is why your students create excellence. Congratulations.” – Mrs.Steinberg

“Mrs.Dymond is very important to me. She has taught me compassion. By her example, I have learned to look beyond the student. She taught me that everyone has a story and to remember that when a student is having a bad day, that student might be going through a personal problem. Most importantly, Mrs.Dymond is my friend. She has encouraged me and supported me through good times and bad times. WMS is so fortunate to have her.” – Mrs.Nemeth

“Mrs.Dymond is one of the kindest, most thoughtful and heartwarming people I know. She is dedicated to helping not only her students, but everyone in the building if she can. I consider it a privilege to work with her on Student Council as she encourages us and our students to get involved in such great causes. She is more than deserving to be this year’s Woodbridge Middle School Teacher of the Year.” – Mrs.Burke

“Mrs. Dymond is the most kind-hearted person I know. She always goes out of her way to make everyone feel included and special. She is a wonderful co-worker and friend.” -Mrs.Donewitz

“Mrs. Dymond was one of the first people I met when I started working at WMS 13 years ago. Her warm, kind, and welcoming personality was very comforting as I started my first days of school. Since then, Mrs.Dymond has never changed. She continues to be an inspiration to her students all the while continuing to be thoughtful and generous to her coworkers. Mrs. Dymond goes above and beyond all expectations as a teacher, as well as a friend. She is well-deserving of being the 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year.”  – Mr.Blasena

“When I began teaching here Mrs.Dymond told me to be myself in the classroom, which is advice I still use to this day.  She embodies what it  means to be inclusive and always has something positive to say when I am in need of encouragement.  I feel lucky to call her a mentor, colleague, and friend.” – Mr.Malmstrom

“Mrs. Dymond is an incredible person. She is a dedicated teacher, advisor, colleague, mother and friend. She continually puts the needs of others before her own and works so hard to make our school and our community a better place. I have learned so much from Mrs. Dymond. The commitment and compassion she displays for her students, staff and family serve as examples to all of us here at WMS. I can think of no one more deserving of the ‘Teacher of the Year’ award than her.” -Mrs.Liastro

“Mrs.Dymond is a dedicated teacher. She goes above and beyond for all students. I would like to mention that for the past 25 years Mrs. Dymond has been in charge of graduation.She does it because she wants it to be special. It takes hard work and dedication to set up such a special event with all of the 8th graders.The perfect way to describe Mrs.Dymond is priceless!” – Ms.Torella

“Mrs.Dymond is a wonderful teacher. She does her best to help and inspire all students every day.” – Mrs.Savage

“Mrs. Dymond is the most compassionate, nurturing, and helpful teacher I have ever taught with. Any teacher of any level or subject should strive to reach her standards; an infallible teacher and human. She is a superb role model for students as well as colleagues.” – Mr.Keuscher

“Although this is only the second year that I have worked with Mrs.Dymond, I have come to know how empathetic, kind-hearted, and hard-working she truly is. Mrs.Dymond contributes so very much to our school and surrounding community through the many fundraisers and collections. She helps to organize throughout the year. I can’t think of someone more deserving of receiving the title of Educator of the Year for WMS. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate her 26th year of teaching!” – Ms.D’orsi

“Mrs.Dymond is one of the kindest and most dedicated teachers I know. She readily makes herself accessible to her students, community, and colleagues. I admire the way she passionately teaches and how she gives 100% to anyone who needs her. She is truly deserving of the title Teacher of the Year.” – Mrs.Duffy

“Mrs.Dymond, I have only started to know you this year, but you have impacted my life so much. I know that I can always come to you no matter what the situation and you will show me the right path. My life this year has been an adventure being able to help you every single day and have conversations with you that always end up with us laughing. Every time I see you, there is always a smile on your face which you spread to everyone else to cheer them up and make their day great. You taught me what it meant to give back and the true meaning of kindness. You deserve this award because you are such a hard-working and dedicated teacher. Thank you for always being there for me and everyone else.”-Mackenzie Tighe

Mrs.Dymond,

You are the definition of amazing. I met you in seventh grade for Student Council and I can honestly say, that was the best thing that has ever happened to me. You help me to make the right decisions and always make me smile. All rainy days become sunny when you are around. You never let me leave your sight when I am upset. You always help me solve my problems as soon as they happen. I can’t even count the number of smiles you bring to people’s faces.  You shine brighter than the sun. My day gets made every time I see you smile.  I remember when you used to tell me how quiet I was and always begged me to run for president of Student Council. You know how to inspire me to the best of my abilities and you always lend a helping hand along the way. You make me feel special in a remarkable way. A place in my heart gets filled every time we do something together. Without you I wouldn’t know the true meaning of joy. Thank you for everything you do, not only for me, but for WMS as well. I am so proud that you got this award. You truly are a dedicated, loving, hero in my life and I couldn’t thank you enough. – Julia Chepel

We hope that this collection of quotations serves as a small token of our appreciation for your dedication and hard work.  You have made all of our lives greater and we are lucky to have such an admirable person around us like you. Congratulations Mrs.Dymond, you deserve every part of this.