By Aislyn McKernan – Social Media Editor

Jonathan Law Paraprofessional Mrs. White was named Law’s 2025 Para of the Year. Advocate Social Media Editor Aislyn McKernan interviewed White about receiving this honor. 

Aislyn McKernan: What does being Para of the Year mean to you?

Mrs. White: Being Para of the Year is very special because I know all the paraas work very hard every day, and it is an honor to be chosen.

AM: What do you love about being a para at Jonathan Law?

MW: I love being a para at Jonathan Law because coming to work is like going to my second home. Everyone is like family. We all support one another and work together.

AM: What are some ways you build relationships with the students?

MW: Some ways I try to build relationships with students is by talking to them and getting to know them, and how they learn best. 

AM: How do you handle challenges in the classroom?

MW: I handle challenges in a classroom by giving the student choices, whether it be with work or a problem they are having, and then seeking out how to best help them.

AM: What is something students might be surprised to learn about you?

MW:  I am not sure I can say anything that the students don’t know about me already. We share a lot, but one thing is that I was a Girl Scout leader and had four troops at one time.