“The fact that they look at me as a leader and deserving of this award is humbling,” said Amy Mosser of her Seneca High School students.
Amy Mosser is Seneca High School’s teacher of the year for the 2024-2025 school year.
The seasoned educator attributes part of her success to “understanding that her students have lives outside of school.”
“The biggest evolution I’ve had over the past 18 years is to be mindful of the big picture,” she said. “It’s so much bigger than what happens in my classroom. Whether that’s being mindful of the fact that these kids have lives outside of my classroom or on a school level being mindful that Seneca High School exists.”
And it goes beyond struggling to solve a math problem, Mosser added.
“It’s okay to have a hard day,” she explained. “It’s okay to come across a problem or topic that you’re struggling with, but it’s about, on the days you have those big negatives, it’s about finding the small positives.”
Mosser has been described by colleagues as dedicated and diverse. As the mathematics department coordinator and a member of the school’s administrative council, she is a vital voice in shaping Seneca High’s vision.
“Amy’s dedication to her students, colleagues and our entire school community is truly unmatched,” Principal Bradley Bauer noted. “She brings passion and precision to everything she does, from teaching math and leading the department to running professional development and even helping to organize Take Your Child to Work Day.
“Amy’s work ethic, heart and knack for keeping us all on track are just a few of the countless reasons we are so thankful to have her at Seneca.”
As much as her colleagues had so many positive things to say about Mosser and her work ethic, she was equally positive.
“The fact that they look at me as a leader and deserving of this award is humbling,” she said.
As for the most rewarding aspect of her job, Mosser acknowledged that it’s difficult to say.
“I honestly and truly love my job, and to me, that’s the most rewarding part,” she observed. “I see so many people outside of education that their job is just a job and the fact is … education is a passion for me and my colleagues here at Seneca High School. How lucky am I to have found a job that is truly my passion?
“I love working with kids, I love being part of this school. I couldn’t fathom teaching anywhere else.”
