Teacher of Trust

Shawna Ratko
Teacher of Trust

“The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.”
― Ralph G. Nichols

My name is Shawna Ratko and I am the Teacher of Trust here at Phorms Berlin Süd. I’m from Canada, and am also an English teacher here at the school. My role as Teacher of Trust is to offer emotional support and guidance to our students whenever they need it. I am there for students to come and talk to when they may be having a hard time, need a confidence boost, or need to have a conversation in confidentiality. My favourite part about the role is that I get to know and help students on an individual level, and help them as a liaison between parents and other teachers as well. I also enjoy this role because it emphasises the importance of mental health for our students and school community!