Walter C. Black Elementary School -

Congratulations to Adrienne McDonald, a teacher at Walter C. Black Elementary School, on being chosen to be part of the 98.3 2025-2026 Class of Teachers Who Make Magic! from a nomination submitted by Kim Armenti.

Adrienne McDonald has been educating for 20 years.

Inclusive, supportive, fun, immersed, and patient. These are some of the words to describe Mrs. Adrienne McDonald. She goes above and beyond on a daily basis for all of her students. She is inclusive in that all of her students feel valued, regardless of their background, language, learning style, or ability level.

With all of the countries’ flags adorning the perimeter of her classroom, students feel welcome, comfortable, and supported. Her students learn to speak English in a fun and natural way through songs, games, chants, stories, and special crafts she incorporates into daily lessons.

Students have grown plants, learned to take care of the Earth through her special recycling program, and make morning announcements to encourage their language acquisition.

Mrs. McDonald is totally immersed in the culture of the school beyond the walls of her classroom. She is part of the Green Team, which supports, encourages, and assists with school-wide initiatives helping kids become “planet protectors” by reusing their water bottles, bringing waste-free lunches, and encouraging school-wide recycling.

She is also part of the “Leader and Me” initiative and supports Walter C Black's culture of trust, leadership, and empowerment based on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and she works with the PTO for “Multicultural Night.”

Mrs. McDonald is patient and works through any struggles students experience at their own pace. These are the reasons why Mrs. McDonald should be commended for being a teacher who makes magic!