'Exceptional Educator' Receives Shout-Out

San Mateo, California — Great teachers matter. In San Mateo, we're fortunate to have teachers like Michelle Zirelli.

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This submission comes from Sue Korade Doell who nominated Michelle Zirelli of San Mateo.

Teacher’s name

Michelle Zirelli

How do you know the teacher?

My child had Ms. Zirelli as a teacher.

What does this person teach?

First Grade

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?

Ms.Zirelli is an exceptional educator. She tirelessly creates a curriculum that engages the kids every day in a collaborative, student-focused environment where they can engage in many activities to learn. My son would come home bursting with knowledge about his day and all the fun things he did. Things like learning about how to measure a snake, how to build things, the books they read, the field trips - the list goes on and on. At the parent teacher conferences, her enthusiasm is clear and she clearly understands each child’s learning styles. She instills a love of learning in everything she does and the kids absolutely love her.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?

Mrs. Zirelli instills a love of learning for each child she touches.

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