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My favorite thing about Verner is that it's one big family. Everyone is there for each other and we all take care of one another so well.

My name is Bennett. I'm new to Verner and I like my new school. Mrs. Steiner is my teacher and she is kind and helps me know what to do. My new friends are nice. I like recess and I like working in class doing math.

"The most rewarding part of my day as a teacher is helping a student work through something they’ve been struggling with—and then suddenly, I see the light in their eyes as understanding clicks into place. Those lightbulb moments bring me immense joy!"

After years of teaching in these very halls, stepping back into Verner as a school counselor is both deeply meaningful and incredibly exciting. Verner isn't just a school, it's a place full of history, tradition, and heart. So many lives have been shaped here, including my own. There's a sense of pride and tradition woven into the walls of this school, and it's something you feel the moment you walk in. What makes this school truly special is the way it functions as a family. Staff, students, and families support one another with genuine care. We celebrate together, face challenges together, and grow together. Now as a counselor, I'm honored to walk alongside our students in a new way, helping them grow not just academically, but emotionally and socially. It's a privilege to give back to a school that has given so much to me. I'm proud to be a part of the Verner family and so grateful to continue this journey in the place that feels like home.

"It's hard to put into words what Verner means to me... It is a home away from home - a second family of sorts! Verner faculty and staff genuinely care for one another and each of the students we have the honor to serve each day. We strive for excellence in academics and character. We are a safe place, brimming with love and acceptance. We build each other up - we support the needs of our learners and strive to help each and every student learn and grow. I am so thankful for this school. Verner shaped, and continues to, my own personal children. It has grown and taught me professionally. Verner truly is a special place... one of the very BEST!!!"