Teacher Profiles – Cardinal Nation

Staff Profile – Mrs. Polin

Josh Plumley, Author • January 8, 2025

Name: Mrs. Polin Role: AP/Honors Physics Teacher Cardinal Nation: How long have you been in education? And where? Mrs. Polin: I have been in education 26 years, my first year I taught at St...

Teaching: Perspective from a first-year teacher

Nicholas Prohaska, Contributor • May 8, 2024

Teaching is one of the most important professions in the world. Teachers help children and teenagers grow and develop into successful members in society. Teachers can be amazing role-models and help inspire...

Teacher Appreciation Week: Miss Fisher

Olivia West, Contributor • May 9, 2023

May 8th-12th is Teacher Appreciation Week, a national holiday in the U.S. celebrated each year during the first full week of May. The purpose is to recognize and celebrate all teachers for the hard work...

Meet Our New Superintendent: Mr. Craig Heath

Juliana Gunvalsen, Editor • September 11, 2022

On August 1, Mr. Craig Heath officially took over as superintendent of Mentor Public Schools. On Friday, September 9, Mr. Heath sat down exclusively with Cardinal Nation to learn a little bit more about...

Staff Profile – Mrs. Rhodes

Mr. Steve Couch, Advisor • April 11, 2022

I became a school counselor because I enjoy working with students and hope to provide another source of support in their school life.

Staff Profile – Mrs. Magrans

Mr. Steve Couch, Advisor • April 11, 2022

I have always had the desire to teach what I know, but - better yet - to learn from others what I don't know.

Staff Profile – Mrs. Jares

Mr. Steve Couch, Advisor • April 11, 2022

I love math and I wanted to share that love and passion with students.

Staff Profile – Mrs. Valentic

Mr. Steve Couch, Advisor • April 11, 2022

I love watching my kids play their sports.

Staff Profiles – Mrs. Siskind

Mr. Steve Couch, Advisor • April 2, 2022

I am passionate about helping others find success.

Staff Profiles – Mr. Berwald

Mr. Steve Couch, Advisor • April 2, 2022

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination.

Staff Profiles – Mr. Butler

Mr. Steve Couch, Advisor • April 2, 2022

I love to run. Everyday is better if i get a run in.

Staff Profiles – Mrs. Ambrus

Mr. Steve Couch, Advisor • April 2, 2022

y parents were both teachers and I enjoyed being a part of what they did and seeing the difference they made in their students' lives.

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Cardinals Shut Out Medina in a Homecoming Blowout

Bella Johnston and Amelia Lee • October 2, 2025

Homecoming at Mentor High School is always one of the biggest events of the year, and this year’s game under the Friday night lights more than...