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'Dedicated' Iowa Band Teacher Goes 'Over & Above For Her Students'
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
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Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.
"She is just joyful when talking about her students and truly desires their success in life."
"Her students can and do. Because Chrissy can and does. It is a beautifully successful partnership."
"I wish every student had the chance to have [Megan Mayfield] as their teacher," says a parent.
"She really focuses on what's important and taught my daughter to feel more comfortable speaking up."
"[Tanesha Callahan] has accepted the challenge of working with at-risk youth and has shined in that endeavor."
"[Vicki Jones] works at an alternative school and she transforms behavior and lives helping students to do and be better."
"She loves her kids with each new year and works with them to excel into Kindergarten."
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated. Meet Khayla Leabough!
"She always took the time to make sure that the kids understood what she was teaching ..."
"She was the first teacher my daughter has had who really tuned in to her personal learning needs."
"She developed the arts program and continues to revise and expand it to fit the school's needs."
"She goes beyond traditional teaching by creating engaging activities that foster a love for learning."
"She is very passionate about teaching toddlers, giving them independence & choice in developing not only their minds but their emotions..."
"She is an excellent, well-prepared teacher, loved and respected by her students."
"Mrs Jones challenges all of her students no matter their level."
"She has a heart for her students and truly wants to see them do well and succeed."
"She filled her position with an extraordinary gift in an extraordinary way!"
"She is one who literally loves, loves what she does. Loves the children. Dresses as Dr. Seuss every year."
"Her passion and drive make her who she is. Emma NEVER gives up on her kids."