Teacher Spotlight: Tara Malone Is An 'Amazing Educator' In Wyandanch

WYANDANCH, NY — Great teachers matter. In Wyandanch, we're fortunate to have teachers like Tara Malone.

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This submission comes from colleague Alison Dassau who nominated Tara Malone of Wyandanch.

Teacher’s name

Tara Malone

How do you know the teacher?

I work with Tara, in a co-integrated I.C.T setting within a 7th grade E.L.A classroom. She is without a doubt, the hardest working teacher I know. She has a number of certifications and challenges herself to learn as much as she can so that she can better help our students.

Tara is compassionate, empathetic, caring and creative. She will often help our students during her lunch and prep. At any given time during the day, you can find her working with our students, helping them sort through middle school challenges or celebrating them with reward lunches and treats.

What does this person teach?

Tara Malone teaches middle school, in all subject areas. This year she taught in our I.C.T class, but she also had two resource room classes as well.

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

Tara Malone should be recognized and honored because she goes above and beyond to make certain that each student feels seen and heard. She is an advocate for all of our students, but she is also so much more than that.

Tara is a true and dedicated educator, however, she also makes sure that our students see her outside of the classroom as she cheers them on at athletic events and awards nights at school. Tara knows that each student has something unique to offer our classroom, and she works tirelessly so that they feel successful within our school community.

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

I want everyone to know that Tara Malone is an amazing educator, supportive colleague and charismatic teacher, with our students’ best interests and goals always in the forefront of her mind. Our school, Milton L. Olive Middle School, is so fortunate and grateful to have her!

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