Returning to St. Louis Park High School after a year of teaching at Minnetonka High School, spanish teacher Nelly Korman said she didn’t want to leave, but felt it would be better for her career if she did.

“I originally left because I was given a full-time position,” Korman said. “When I was here before, I was not full time. I had an offer for a full time and you always think about your profession and your family and what would be best for you, so I decided to take that opportunity.”

Korman said she left with the knowledge that she’d come back if given the chance.

“I missed the school, I missed the people. I missed the kids.” Korman said. “I loved working here so I thought, ‘Well if there’s another opportunity to go back then I’ll apply,’ and I did and fortunately I was able to come back.”

Sophomore spanish student Emma Amon said she felt happy about Korman’s return.

“I think Ms. Korman is a great teacher and I’m happy to have her back, especially since she went to Minnetonka and still appreciates St. Louis Park,” Amon said.

According to Korman, her favorite part of working at Park was the students.

“(I missed) the diversity of the student population and the diversity in many different ways including the way that kids here think and the way that (they) see the world,” Korman said. “I truly enjoy working with the kids here.”

Amon said she likes the way Korman runs her classroom.

“I like that she’s very organized, on top of things with her scheduling, and still makes it engaging,” Amon said.

Korman said she is happy to have landed back at Park after her brief position at Minnetonka, explaining that she feels at home here.

“Before I left I was happy here, (so) at that opportunity I came back,” Korman said. “This is where I feel like I’m home.”

According to Korman she looks forward to learning more from her time at Park.

“To me, this is a place where I can continue to grow,” Korman said. “I feel like this is a place where I can actually offer more — use my skills and give the best that I can to the kids that actually need it.”