Testimonials
"Mr. Tobin was clearly superior to the student teachers, many of whom were outstanding, that I have supervised over the past twenty-five years. . . He possesses a genuine enthusiasm about integrating new technology within his lessons and revealing real world applications and expectations to his students."
- Mr. Whitmer, Cooperating Teacher, Slippery Rock High School
"Josiah's greatest strength is his enthusiasm for teaching and for mathematics. His classroom demeanor made for a fantastic learning environment, and made every student feel comfortable participating in the lesson. They seemed to truly want to learn what Josiah was teaching."
- Dr. Kelleen Bonomo, Mathematics Supervisor, Grove City College
"Although the student teaching experience is designed to benefit the student teacher, we were privileged to have the opportunity to use Josiah as a leader in our math department, and more importantly, an inspiring and insightful teacher for our students. . . He is always eager to volunteer and lend a hand to help the school excel. He is willing to put in the necessary time to help all his students achieve and does not give up on anyone."
-Mr. Jacob Jefferis, Assistant Principal, Slippery Rock High School
"As a result of skills gained through five years as a summer camp counselor, his ability to masterfully and firmly return students to task is unmatched by any of the numerous student teachers that I have supervised."
- Mr. Merle Whitmer, Cooperating Teacher, Slippery Rock High School
"He responds positively and enthusiastically to any advice or suggestions made to him by his supervisors. Josiah is a first-class individual who will be a wonderful role model for young people. . . Josiah Tobin is in fact the total package."
- Dr. John H. Stephens, Education Supervisor, Grove City College
"I visited Josiah's classroom three times, and I can honestly say that he was the best student teacher with whom I have worked. . . It was clear that Josiah had put a lot of thought into how to get all of his students engaged in the lesson. He knew the students well, and was always aware of which ones would need help with the concepts being covered."
-Dr. Kelleen Bonomo, Mathematics Supervisor, Grove City College
- Mr. Whitmer, Cooperating Teacher, Slippery Rock High School
"Josiah's greatest strength is his enthusiasm for teaching and for mathematics. His classroom demeanor made for a fantastic learning environment, and made every student feel comfortable participating in the lesson. They seemed to truly want to learn what Josiah was teaching."
- Dr. Kelleen Bonomo, Mathematics Supervisor, Grove City College
"Although the student teaching experience is designed to benefit the student teacher, we were privileged to have the opportunity to use Josiah as a leader in our math department, and more importantly, an inspiring and insightful teacher for our students. . . He is always eager to volunteer and lend a hand to help the school excel. He is willing to put in the necessary time to help all his students achieve and does not give up on anyone."
-Mr. Jacob Jefferis, Assistant Principal, Slippery Rock High School
"As a result of skills gained through five years as a summer camp counselor, his ability to masterfully and firmly return students to task is unmatched by any of the numerous student teachers that I have supervised."
- Mr. Merle Whitmer, Cooperating Teacher, Slippery Rock High School
"He responds positively and enthusiastically to any advice or suggestions made to him by his supervisors. Josiah is a first-class individual who will be a wonderful role model for young people. . . Josiah Tobin is in fact the total package."
- Dr. John H. Stephens, Education Supervisor, Grove City College
"I visited Josiah's classroom three times, and I can honestly say that he was the best student teacher with whom I have worked. . . It was clear that Josiah had put a lot of thought into how to get all of his students engaged in the lesson. He knew the students well, and was always aware of which ones would need help with the concepts being covered."
-Dr. Kelleen Bonomo, Mathematics Supervisor, Grove City College