Testimonials

2023 Senior 

"I’ve been participating in orientation at Fordham the last few days, and numerous things we covered in Husker Discovery are coming up.  Thanks to you, I nailed the mandatory anti-plagiarism course without having to review the extra content they provided us with.  We’ve covered various other topics you taught us as well, like the principles of goal setting, harm reduction, and DBT skills.  I already felt like a pro."

2020 Senior 

¨With being a senior at Yorktown High School, I have been through various courses, each with their own benefits, but no class is similar to Husker Discovery, taught by Mrs. Ciliberto.

From an upperclassman perspective, I greatly value the academic, professional, and social topics discussed in this class. The four-year binder that students make acts as a jewel of resources, and aids students to have a successful high school experience of their own. Personally, I understand the importance of academic and career resources as a senior, but it is critical for students to be exposed early on. This is why Husker Discovery is a remarkable experience during a student’s freshmen year.

Many confusing and overwhelming emotions arise during a students first year in high school, and a class such as Husker Discovery recognizes those emotions. I have seen a diverse and comfortable environment for all students to learn effective ways to deal with such emotions. This attention to real-life social topics is what sets this class apart from the others.

I wish I could rewind these past four years, and sit in Mrs. Ciliberto’s classroom. It is a course such as this one that students benefit from beyond 4 years, but for a lifetime. Every student deserves a classroom they feel comfortable in and an education they grow from, that for Yorktown, is Husker Discovery.¨  - Kayla Tobias

Husker Discovery Student

"I am always an anxious person, whether it’s outside or in school, but by learning DBT skills I think my anxiety is getting better and from now on I use it when I’m not in a good place. Like if I start hyperventilating, I use TIPP.  This class helped my mental state and physical health so much. It’s an amazing class to me." - Sophia

Husker Discovery Student

"Learning DBT skills is like coming up for fresh air." - Olivia

Husker Discovery Student

¨I walked into this class really not thinking I was going to enjoy it, but as the class went on I started to enjoy it more. I feel this was due to the positive atmosphere.¨ -Anonymous

2020 Senior 

¨Mrs. Ciliberto’s Husker Discovery class gives so many valuable lessons to the 9th grade students. I observed her class a few times over the course of the year and as a senior, I was learning things that I was never taught in the beginning of high school. She is providing the freshman with so many great resources and lessons that they can use throughout their high school career and their lives. I wish a class like Husker Discovery would have been available my freshman year.  It’s so beneficial and students really learn so much from Mrs. Ciliberto.¨- Ashley Drake

2020 Senior

¨I am currently a senior at Yorktown High School and part of the WISE program.  A couple weeks ago I had the privilege of sitting in on one of Mrs. Ciliberto´s Husker Discovery classes.  I wish I had the opportunity that the Freshman are presented with now.  My suggestion to all future YHS freshman is: DO NOT take this class for granted...it is going to be essential for your future!¨ - Jami Menzi

Husker Discovery Student

 During Husker Discovery I was a little bit overwhelmed by how many things I'm going to need to learn and carry with me throughout high school. Now I am completely confident and I'm ready for the next 3 years of high school after taking in some skills I would have never learned before. Thank you! - Justin

Husker Discovery Student

Before I took Husker Discovery, I was very nervous about going into high school. I have heard many stories about peer pressure, making the right decisions, losing friends or relationships, and I was overall worried about how I was going to survive four years. However, when I started taking Husker Discovery, I was so relieved. The classroom felt like a very safe space. I knew I was going to make new friends and change as a student. We learned and spoke about all of the things you could possibly worry about when going into high school. I learned so many new skills which I have been incorporating into my daily life such as mindfulness, wise mind, the model of emotions, and so much more. Mrs. Ciliberto felt like more than just a teacher to me, I felt like if I ever needed something, or if I was worried about an upcoming event, I could ask her. She was a great resource for any question you might have about the school or life. - Anonymous