Teachers should be fun and caring

-- Interviews and photos compiled by Christine Carrillo

‘I like a funny teacher because usually funny ones aren’t really

strict.’

BOND NGUYEN, 10,

Costa Mesa

‘I like teachers with a sense of humor so we can do a lot of fun

things.’

HAYLEY NASSIF, 11,

Costa Mesa

‘I like a teacher who understands how kids feel so they can help

them.’

ELISABETH SIMPSON, 11,

Costa Mesa

‘A sense of humor because if they don’t have [one], they’re not a

good teacher.’

ETHAN SIMONOFF, 11,

Costa Mesa

‘I like when a teacher has a nice smile because it makes me feel

more comfortable.’

DANA GENTLING, 11,

Costa Mesa