Jets Tailspin: Elementary schoolers’ minds blown — they find teachers have first names too

Selina Son, Managing Editor • March 14, 2024

Miss Downie’s name is not Miss. It’s Nicole!

“ I can’t trust anyone now. What’s next? My mom has a name instead of ‘mom’?” – Jaxtyn Bae, G2

Benjamin Bartolay, Grade 1. (Selina Son)

“Ms. Downie introduced herself as Ms. Downie — not Nicole Downie. The only real one left is Santa.” – Benjamin Bartolay, G1

“Nothing seems real. My dad said I’m ‘in denial.’ I live in Korea. Is that a lie too?” – Michelle Chun, G2

About the Contributor

Selina Son, Managing Editor

DIS veteran Selina Son makes her mark in her final year on the Jets Flyover staff. With confidence, extroversion, and a dash of charisma, she jumps from classroom to classroom to share her hot takes. From social issues to science conspiracies, Selina knows it all. As the president of SOAR and string orchestra, Selina graces the campus with bubbles of entertainment and joy.

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not Josh • Mar 14, 2024 at 9:16 pm

I don’t believe that they actually believed that her name is Ms. Downie
(lol)


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Ms. Downie's anonymous dorm child • Mar 14, 2024 at 7:25 pm

Ms. Downie’s full name is (not trying to be rude or offensive or anything) Andrea Nicole Downie


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  obviously not Josh • Mar 14, 2024 at 7:30 pm
  
  I don’t believe that they actually believed that her name is Ms. Downie
  (lol)
  
  
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  not Josh • Mar 14, 2024 at 9:14 pm
  
  I don’t believe that they actually believed that her name is Ms. Downie
  (lol)
  
  
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Aiden • Mar 14, 2024 at 7:23 pm

I didn’t know my teacher’s first names until I looked closely in the yearbook


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Pyo • Mar 14, 2024 at 7:22 pm

It is very funny. I remember when I was in 1st grade.


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Ms. Morissette • Mar 14, 2024 at 7:11 pm

HAHA this is soooo cute and fun! To be honest, it’s also shocking for me to understand sometimes that students exist outside of school. I’ve run into some families at airports, stores, or the train station and it’s always surprising! Love the photos of the younger elementary students!! And how could you not love Ms. Nicole Downie??!


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Selina Son • Mar 14, 2024 at 6:51 am

lol I remember when I learned my 2nd-grade teacher’s name. SHOOK


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  Definitely not Selina • Mar 14, 2024 at 6:52 am
  
  omg not you commenting on your own article
  
  
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