By Fiorella Gargiulo – Staff Reporter

Mrs. Francisco teaches math to various grades at Law along with being the girls soccer head coach. This is her sixth year teaching at Law and she has made a big impact on the school’s community, including leading the girls soccer team to SCCs and States in the fall. Advocate Staff Reporter Fiorella Gargiulo interviewed Francisco about the school year at Law.

Fiorella Gargiulo: How do you think this school year went?

Mrs. Francisco: This school year flew by. Looking back, soccer season felt like forever ago but strangely also just yesterday. 

FG: How was this year as a math teacher and soccer coach?

MF: Being a math teacher and soccer coach is busy but FUN! I love being able to start the school year with my soccer players, they always put me in a good mood at the end of the day. My math classes this year challenged me in good ways. They kept me on my toes to try to keep them engaged and have interesting lessons. Most classes were super friendly and I loved getting to know them as humans as well as math students. 

FG: How was the Senior Prom?

MF: The senior prom was a success! The seniors were on the dance floor all night, took a bunch of photos in the photo booth, looked FABULOUS, and seemed to have a great night. 

FG: What makes the Class of 2024 special?

MF: The Class of 2024 has so much personality. There are standouts at every event – students getting into Ivy League schools, going to play their sport at the collegiate level, their creativity is evident in the hallways and at performances and we are excited to see their name in lights. There are also so many students who we have seen mature over the last four years, overcome trauma over the last four years, keep a smile on their face over the last four years, and just light up the hallways over the last four years. They are a special class and we will hate to see them go. 

FG: What are you looking forward to next year?

MF: I am definitely looking forward to next soccer season. I have high expectations that I know my team can meet. I am also excited to teach a few new classes next year and accept new challenges with my new students.