Mr. Lesuma, Shoreline Middle School

Nov 3, 2025, 11:17 AM | Updated: Dec 4, 2025, 2:01 pm

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Mr. Lesuma is a great teacher because not only is he kind and respectful but he takes his time teaching students, and also if u need help he will help u individually or will have u practice with others. ever since I entered his class I knew there was gonna be nothing but learning and having fun in that class, please pick Mr. Lesuma!

-Gabriel Cota

“Mr Lesuma is a very good teach that always helps you out on all of your questions. He also gives out a lot of treats to all of the students when you do good stuff. This is why I think Mr Lesuma should win.”

-Jabari Matagi

“This Teacher Mr Lesuma is Phenomenal in many ways he has taught us a lot not just in Math but life lessons and strategies we can use in real life scenarios. First He makes learning fun and chill and most of the students respect the atmosphere of kindness and fun, Helping students without a second thought. Second He when we get off track he talks to us calmly to get us back on track with an attitude to work! Third he makes connections with his students with inside jokes and songs to get to know his students that much more. In total he has been a pillar to look up to in kindness and a lot of patience with us. this is why I nominate Mr Lesuma, and I hope for the best!”

-Kasen Hill-Arakaki

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