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By Maddy Baranowsky – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law history teacher Miss Mannion will be retiring this year after 40 years of teaching, with 20 of those years being at Law.

Mannion is a part of the Law history department and she has made an impact on all of her students, teachers, and faculty.

“In this building, Miss Mannion will always be remembered for the relationships that she built with people,” assistant principal Mr. Marko said.  “I have spoken to many students over the years that all said that they always knew that Miss Mannion cared and wanted what was best for them.”

Mannion started her teaching career in Missouri, and has also taught in New York and Massachusetts.  She came to Law in February of 2003 and has been teaching at Law ever since.

“Miss Mannion is basically the mother hen of our department,” History Department Chair Mr. Zuraw said, “She is the oldest, wisest, and most caring person.”

Surprisingly, teaching wasn’t exactly what Mannion had in mind when she was in high school but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

“When I was in high school I thought I was going to be an attorney and possibly run for Congress one day,” Mannion said. “Thank God I got terrible scores on the LSAT test when I was in college. That ended my chance of being a lawyer. One of the best things that ever happened to me.”

In her 20 years of teaching at Law, Mannion has taught hundreds of students and she will miss all of them the most.

“The best thing about Johnny Law is the kids,” Mannion said.  “I love them even when they drive me nuts.”

Mannion’s students will also miss her.

“One thing Miss Mannion always ensured was that every student felt at home in her classroom,” junior Eric Relucio said.  “She is the nicest soul I’ve ever met and such a sweet person that would not only be a good role model as a teacher but a best friend.”

Since Mannion has had such a great, long, and impactful career, she is ready to enjoy the next phase of her life.

“I would like to volunteer some of my time next year at an animal shelter,” Mannion said.  “I would also like to READ and READ…..not because I have to…but because I want to.”