By Breana Aquino – Staff Reporter

The one and only French teacher at Law, Madame Evans, is ready to take on the new school year.

Madame Evans has begun her fourth year at Law, teaching various French Language and Culture classes.

“I’ve been teaching here for 33 years, and this school is BY FAR the greatest place I’ve ever worked,” Evans said. “I love the students, my colleagues, the administration, the staff, the building, my classroom… everything.”

Evans began teaching at Law in 2022 yet she only taught first period and was at Foran for the rest of the day. As of this school year, she currently teaches French 1, 2, 3, 4, and a combined French 5, AP, and ECE class.

Despite being the only French teacher at Law, for the many years she has been teaching, she has always been the only French teacher wherever she worked.

“Since French programs tend to be smaller, it’s common to only have one teacher teaching all five, and sometimes six, classes,” Evans said.

Law Principal Mr. Darcy praised Evans for her teaching prowess.

“Her work ethic is second to none,” Darcy said. “She is a life-long learner who works on her craft each day for the betterment of her students and our school.”

Other staff at Law, like Evans’ fellow language teachers, agree that she is a great addition to the school community.

“Not only are we colleagues at work, but I consider her a great friend,” Spanish teacher Mr. McPartland said. “She is a dedicated teacher, and I truly value the positive energy and ideas she brings to our department.”

Both Evans and McPartland have created a working relationship built on mutual respect and collaboration.

In addition to teaching French at Law, Evans is also the advisor for the French Club.

“French Club is an awesome opportunity for all Law students, not just French students, to make friends and have fun making crafts, watching French-language movies, listening to French-language music, and eating yummy food,” Evans said. “It’s a cozy place for students to share their love of the French language and French culture.”

Senior French Club President Delaney Hanley is excited to work with Evans in both French Club and the AP French class she is taking this year.

“She’s a very understanding teacher, and is always there to support her students,” Hanley said. “I’ve been her student every year that we’ve been at Law, and I’m happy to have gotten so involved with French here.”

Aside from working with Evans in class, Hanley has many aspirations for French Club.

“This year in French Club, we’re going to do a lot more fundraising,” Hanley said. “Our major plan is to save up money for a trip in the spring.”

With a trip in mind, Hanley also wants to make French Club more prominent in the Law community.

“I’d also like to make the club more known throughout the Law community, by appearing on the news more, and holding more events,” Hanley said. “Any means to grow the club with devoted members.”

Evans’ students admire her cheerful personality and teaching in general.

Sophomore Vanessa Messina took French 2 Honors last year as a freshman. She is currently taking French 3 Honors, continuing her French journey with Evans.

“Having Madame Evans as a teacher is a really fun experience,” sophomore Vanessa Messina said. “She is a great teacher and the way she has us learning with constant practice is really beneficial.”