'Out Of The Box, Unique Lesson Plans': Smithtown Teacher Spotlight

SMITHTOWN, NY — Great teachers matter. In Smithtown, we're fortunate to have teachers like Nanci Hennes.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

This submission comes from Elyse Sheehan who nominated Nanci Hennes of Smithtown.

Teacher’s name

Nanci Hennes

How do you know the teacher?

My mom, but also the best teacher I know.

What does this person teach?

7th grade English.

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

Many years of dedicated service teaching but also because she has incredible out of the box, unique lesson plans she does with the kids! An absolute lover of music! (Examples: Poetry of Song, Casey at the Bat filmed play, a Legend of Sleepy Hollow mock trial, A Christmas Carol radio play)

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

She spends her time in the classroom making sure she makes a difference in her student’s lives.

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