![]() ![]() Between the rise of the serialized YA adaptation, the excesses of Peak TV, and the onslaught of the streaming era, we’ve landed at the start of a new decade with more quality teen-centric television fare at our fingertips than even the most discerning fan could hope to get through. Godby High School would also win $5,000 if Lundgren wins the national competition.It’s no secret Teen TV had a massive glow-up this past decade. If Lundgren is one of the five regional winners, she’ll go on to nationals to compete for $5,000. She also gets a chance to win $500 at the regional level. For winning at the local level, Lundgren will be recognized at a special event at the Barnes & Noble at the Tallahassee Mall on Tuesday. Last year Cobb Middle School history and drama teacher Jeannine Meis won the award. This is the second year in a row a drama teacher has won the “My Favorite Teacher” contest. I care about their success more than anything.” “Students don’t see me as a friend,” she said. Lundgren and you can trust her guidance.” “She’s a mom, so she’s got that ‘maternal feeling,’” Rowan said. Many of Lundgren’s students have been with her since their freshman years. It’s a very delicate balance, but for some reason I’ve been able to maintain it.” “I joke a lot with my students, but they know by the look on my face and by my body language when it’s not time to joke. “I have a good balance between authority figure and motherly figure,” she said. There’s a fine balance between being a well-liked teacher and being a friend, she said, adding she makes sure her students know when it’s time to work. Lundgren’s classroom is decorated with pop culture references, and she said she’s capable of relating to her students’ likes and dislikes. Her other students agree Tuesday afternoon many of her drama students spent their lunch time discussing things like the popular television show “Doctor Who” and the school’s upcoming production of “Little Shop of Horrors” - which she is directing - with her. Rowan’s said in his essay Lundgren has “comedic prowess” as a teacher. This justifies what I do and why I’m here.” “I knew students liked my class and liked me, but the things (Rowan) said in his essay were very heartwarming. “I’m super honored,” said Lundgren, who has been teaching at Godby for six years. Students who wanted to enter the contest were limited to 500 words for their essays or poems about their teachers. Lundgren was announced as the local winner of the competition on Monday after judges determined Rowan submitted the most compelling essay for his teacher. The "My Favorite Teacher" competition is an annual essay/poetry contest that lets any student in Leon County explain exactly why their favorite teacher is the best. She’s also the school’s drama instructor. Lundgren is the English department chair at Godby and teaches Advanced Placement English Language and Composition and 10th grade honors English. Rowan’s essay on Lundgren earned her recognition as the winner of the “My Favorite Teacher” contest, sponsored by Barnes & Noble. She makes the classroom more fun and more interesting than other teachers.” “She’s very smart and very family-oriented. Lundgren just has this outlandish sense of humor,” Rowan said. That’s why he was able to craft an essay detailing exactly why Lundgren is his favorite teacher. The 17-year-old Godby High School junior has only had Randi Lundgren as an English teacher for one year, but the veteran educator has already left a major impression on him. Dalton Rowan can easily name his favorite teacher. ![]()
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