Benjamin Johnson by Zoraya Vazquez https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu Thank you for inspiring confidence, creativity, and a true love of music in your students. Your connection with kids and your ability to bring out their best is a gift—and it shows in every performance. We appreciate all that you do! en-us 2025-04-23 01:40:04 UTC 2025-05-16 02:35:12 UTC hello@padlet.com You're my favorite teacher! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3434740638 Thank you so much for all you do Mr. Johnson. You're such a funny, amazing teacher. You always challenge and encourage students to do their best. You also have such a fun personality. Thank you Mr. Johnson!

]]> 2025-05-03 02:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3434740638 Incredible Class! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3435056996 I enjoy having your class so much! I'm always laughing so hard, and I love learning about music. Thank you so much for making this class enjoyable.

]]> 2025-05-03 16:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3435056996 Thanks for your support! natasharigg https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3435482631 I appreciate all the work you do for the musical! You inspire the kids and it clearly shows! You help make Manhattan a really fun school for my daughter.

]]> 2025-05-04 14:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3435482631 Thanks a lot https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3435569038 Thank you for being such a meaningful part of my daughter’s year. You truly got her—your stories, sense of humor, and encouragement kept her engaged, and your teaching helped her grow so much as a flute player.


We’re grateful for the way you brought both structure and fun to her musical journey. It made a difference.

]]> 2025-05-04 17:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3435569038 I love your class https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3435723435 Your class is always so fun and full humor. I love music so much and you have taught me so much this year!can’t wait to see you next year!!!!!

]]> 2025-05-04 23:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3435723435 An amazing member of MMS theater! jeolsen01 https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3435843810 You always help us learn our songs for the musicals! You pay great attention to detail, and help all of us if we are having a hard time. You also try to give everyone a chance to shine onstage, and we couldn't have such an amazing theater program without you!

]]> 2025-05-05 02:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3435843810 Thank you so much! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3436838220 Thank you so much for being such an amazing teacher! My favorite class is band and you are by far my favorite teacher. Every day, I wait for band, It's the thing that I look forward to every day, I think to myself "I only have to wait until 3rd period!" Thank you so much for inspiring me to create such beautiful music with you.

I look forward to 2 more years of making wonderful music with you!


Thank you!

-Gabriela

]]> 2025-05-05 17:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3436838220 Thank you! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3437078858 Thank you Mr. Johnson you are one of my favorite teachers, I am able to play harder songs and am so grateful that I am in your class. Your funny, good at teaching, an amazing musician, and overall just a great teacher. thank you so much!!!

]]> 2025-05-05 22:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3437078858 favorite teacher https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3437114959 You are my favorite teacher, I laugh at all your jokes. I will be doing band focus next year. thank you for making band more fun.

]]> 2025-05-05 23:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3437114959 Thank you! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3437115417 I have never been in any of your classes, but it has been so awesome to work with you in all the musicals, and I have learned a lot. You are such a great teacher, and I really appreciate all the work you put into theater and music at Manhattan!

Thanks!

-Lucy Rigg

]]> 2025-05-05 23:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3437115417 Thank you! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3437137085 You are my favorite teacher in the school! I always look forward to your class and have SO MUCH FUN in it. You've helped me so much this year and I think I've become a better flute player and better person and I couldn't do it with out you! You are so funny and always make me laugh even if i'm having a bad day.

]]> 2025-05-06 00:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3437137085 Truly grateful! zaga2131 https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3437154538 Thank you for 3 wonderful years of music, humor and learning! You have truly made a difference!

The Ramirez Family

]]> 2025-05-06 00:33:20 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3437154538 Ur so awesome and cool https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3438201640 Yo Mr Jhonson! You are the best teacher ever! You're so nice and you always make me laugh during class. I want to join orchestra next year because of you! Thank you so so so much for being my teacher and my mom says hi!

]]> 2025-05-06 14:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3438201640 Thank you! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3438932595 Thank you so much, Mr. Johnson! I really love ochastra and I look forward to it every day. I feel like I now know so much more about music too.

]]> 2025-05-07 01:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3438932595 Thank you https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3441633429 Dear Mr. Johnson,

You are one of those one in a million teachers who makes a lasting impact on his students. You are a big reason why Xavi chose Manhattan. It shows that you love what you do, and that translates in big ways to the kids. Thank you for all of your hard work and patience - you are really great what you do!

Warmly,

The Mortimer Family

]]> 2025-05-08 09:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3441633429 Amazing https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3441999783 I look up to you everyday and hope to do the best I can in class your the one who made me who I am today and I’m growing and learning in your class I love band and the way you teach. Keep doing what you do Mr Johnson.

]]> 2025-05-08 14:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3441999783 You're the best! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442175956 Thank you for being fun and engaging. You are my son's favorite teacher. Added bonus - I had no idea middle school band concerts could be so much fun (and I was in middle school band)! We think about you every time we have soup.

Thank you!

Theo's mom

]]> 2025-05-08 17:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442175956 https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442216165 Thank you Mr. Johnson for being exactly who you are.

]]> 2025-05-08 17:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442216165 https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442239607 Our family is so grateful for your fun and successful methods of teaching and instilling the love and understanding of music. The quality of the orchestra you conduct is what brought us to MMS. We have been thrilled by the concerts and you have been hands down the favorite teacher. Thank you so much for being you. You are great at what you do!

]]> 2025-05-08 18:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442239607 Thank you! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442438864 You are an amazing teacher. You always find an interesting and funny way to teach the material, and I learned a lot from you in the jazz band and whenever you came into any of my classes and in the musical.

]]> 2025-05-08 22:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442438864 One of a kind! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442551855 Thank you, Mr. Johnson, for not only teaching music, but making it something these kids truly feel. You inspire them to laugh, sing loud, be proud, and show up as their most authentic selves. Appreciate you.

]]> 2025-05-09 00:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442551855 Thank You! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442842472 Thank you Mr. Johnson for teaching, inspiring and encouraging Ossian all year. You are a fantastic music teacher and he looks forward to having you again next year. You rock!

]]> 2025-05-09 03:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442842472 You're the Best! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442940428 Thank you so much for being an amazing music teacher! You help so many kids pursue their love of music, and you make playing music so cool! I look forward to your class everyday because it's so fun. Thanks for getting me into the bass clarinet. I love it! Also, thanks for putting up with my earsplittingly loud attempts at making music.

Enjoy your summer, when the livin is easy! (I'm sending you a video clip)

]]> 2025-05-09 04:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3442940428 hi mr johnson https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3443985229 i love playing violin cause you funny and you teach really well, thank you for being my teacher.

]]> 2025-05-09 19:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3443985229 Thank you! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3444025409 Thanks for going the extra mile for making music fun for the kids by allowing them to explore different instruments and styles, making opportunities for them to play for their communities and families, and bringing your special brand of humor. Teachers make or break a student's experience with a subject, and we're grateful for your approach to music!

]]> 2025-05-09 21:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3444025409 Grateful https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3446698562 We are so grateful that you've shared your love of music with our son Cameron. Thank you.

]]> 2025-05-12 15:13:27 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3446698562 Grateful for you https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3446840453 Thank you for everything you do! We genuinely appreciate all the effort you put in each day. Your hard work and patience makes a real difference for the kids and helps foster their lifelong love of music.

]]> 2025-05-12 16:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3446840453 https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3447057116 Thanks for letting me try new instruments, I think that I will always find the things I learned in your class incredibly valuable.

]]> 2025-05-12 19:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3447057116 Thank you https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448702850 Thank you for all your hard work in your career I remember having you in fifth grade and you looked like a cool guy.

]]> 2025-05-13 14:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448702850 Thank you! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448714261 Thank you for being my music teacher this year. You are one of the best teachers I have ever had.

]]> 2025-05-13 14:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448714261 Favorite Class. aijadoon01 https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448717059 Thank you so much for making orchestra my favorite class! I love all the interesting facts we learn about music!!!

]]> 2025-05-13 14:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448717059 thanks! gslavastidarascon01 https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448723447 I have really enjoyed being in your class! You have been one of my favorite teachers throughout middle school! And sorry, we sometimes make you crash out! (your crashouts are really funny tho) Thank you!

]]> 2025-05-13 14:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448723447 Thank you !!!!!! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448727435 I love your class, and I look forward to it every day. I like how you tell funny stories and help everyone in the class in every way possible.

]]> 2025-05-13 14:58:36 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448727435 Thank you for being an amazing teacher!! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448741243 I am so grateful for how engaging and entertaining you have made your classes over the three years I have had you as a teacher. The energy and personality you put into your teaching are inspiring and make your class a bright moment in my day. Thank you for being the amazing teacher you are.

]]> 2025-05-13 15:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448741243 Thanks for teaching me! rvmiller01 https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448789789 For the past two years I've been at the school, you've always been my favorite teacher! I love the music we play, and I love all the activities we do in Music Focus! I'm especially grateful for jazz history and for you taking all our silly questions seriously. I'm so glad you're my teacher!

]]> 2025-05-13 15:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448789789 Thanks https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448792892 Hi Mr. Johnson,

Thank you so much for making orchestra class so enjoyable for me. I will totally take it next year!

]]> 2025-05-13 15:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448792892 Thanks for the soup! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448800528 My kid loved being in your orchestra so much that they have decided to do a music focus next year. Thank you for making such a great learning space.

]]> 2025-05-13 15:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448800528 Thank You https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448805409 Thank you for being a great teacher, band and music focus are two of my favorite classes.

]]> 2025-05-13 15:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448805409 Thank you!!! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448995232 You have taught me so much this year! I look forward to your class every day because it is so fun. Thank you!!!!!

]]> 2025-05-13 18:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3448995232 Thank you :) https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3449133878 I was thinking of not doing another orchestra class after seventh grade when I joined your class. You and your relaxed and fun class environment made me change that. The music you pick is always challenging, but really fun when I eventually get the hang of it. I want to be able to write a music piece(or pieces) I'll love playing someday. I signed up for music focus so I can (hopefully) do that. You are an amazing teacher.

]]> 2025-05-13 20:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3449133878 Notes of gratitude! kamdink211 https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3450582604 Thank you so much for all that you do day in and day out working with the students and notably the musicians and theater actors. You infuse song which brings joy to each and every artist. What a gift that keeps giving!

]]> 2025-05-14 13:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3450582604 Thank you, Mr. Johnson! https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3450846260 My kid loves your class, and I am grateful to have you as a colleague. Thank you for showing up how you do for 26 years - impressive is an understatement. You are AWESOME!

]]> 2025-05-14 16:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3450846260 Thank you so much https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3451552741 Dear Mr. Johnson, thank you so much for teaching me throughout this year. It has been so helpful to have a great teacher who always pushes me to do harder things.

]]> 2025-05-15 02:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3451552741 Nicest teacher Ever https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3452976474 I love your class, and you are so funny. And I love music and band bc of you.

]]> 2025-05-15 19:03:30 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3452976474 I forgot to add this to my letter but I thought you would like it!:) gckeck01 https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3452994589 2025-05-15 19:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3452994589 I forgot to add this to my letter Sry:) https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3453025233 2025-05-15 20:01:21 UTC https://padlet.com/zoraya_vazquez/64n6bsh3ab2m6jhu/wish/3453025233