Jostin Llanos-Rodriguez is the "Student of the Week" for #MiddletownRI. The Gaudet Middle School sixth grader wins praise for his determination and willingness to lead others in a quiet, low-key manner. Congratulations Jo and keep up the great work.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
GAUDET MIDDLE SCHOOL SIXTH GRADER JOSTIN LLANOS-RODRIGUEZ
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (OCTOBER 18, 2024) – In each of the schools across Middletown, there are students doing excellent, noteworthy things. As part of a feature from the town, a different student will be spotlighted for their efforts to make Middletown a special place to live, work and play.
Name: Jostin “Jo” Llanos-Rodriguez
School: Gaudet Middle School
Grade: Sixth
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Iris B. Rodriguez & Jose Llanos
Accomplishment(s): STEM Education Teacher Joshua Beagan said “Jo” is a standout in this year at Gaudet. “Jo shows fantastic collaboration in his group. He demonstrated leadership by getting group members involved in their project. A quiet, hard worker. Consistently gets his work done in class every day.”
Dream Job: NFL football player
Favorite Meal: Seafood
Free Time: Jo said he enjoys being outside playing sports with friends. He also likes playing video games as time allows.
Person I Look Up To: Houston Texans football wide receiver Stefon Diggs and quarterback CJ Stroud
Favorite Part Of Middletown: Spending time with my mom
Inspiration: Seeing a quarterback make good passes to his teammates.
Best Local Hangout: At home and the fields where I play football and kickball with friends.
Recommended Reading: “We Are Family”
Best Subject In School: Mathematics because I find it “easy."
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: Ms. Melanie and Ms. Jessica from his days in pre kindergarten as well as Mrs. Robyn Borges, a fifth grade teacher in the Gaudet Learning Academy.
Comment From Teacher/Staff Member: “It’s hard not to be impressed with Jo and his work ethic. He also exemplifies what a leader is by getting his entire group involved in their work,” Began said.
Document Link: https://mdl.town/SOW-Jostin-Llanos-Rodriguez
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