Monday, November 8, 2004 - The Detroit News

Wayne Teacher of the week

WYANDOTTE; Al LaRosa, ; Jefferson Elementary School

Who he is: Al LaRosa teaches third grade at Jefferson Elementary School in Wyandotte.

Background: LaRosa graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master’s degree. He has been teaching in the Wyandotte School District for 29 years.

Why nominated: LaRosa always tries hard to keep the frustration level of students low. During free time in the classroom, he motivates students to read. LaRosa also offers special incentives and prizes to make reading fun for his students. He was also named in the book “Who’s Who of Teachers” in 2000.

He says: “My dream was always to teach in my hometown of Wyandotte so I could give back to the community the gift of a fine education that I received. I always tell my students never settle for less than your best and never stop learning.”