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Congratulations to
Life-Changing Teaching Award Nominee
CHELSEY ZARDES
NORTHGATE CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STUDENT RECOGNITION STORY

My teacher is awesome because she makes learning fun and exciting every day. She has a big smile and always welcomes us when we walk into the classroom. She makes me feel happy to be at school. She makes me excited to go to class by planning fun activities and games to help us learn. Sometimes we work in groups, and sometimes we do creative projects that make learning more interesting. She explains things in a way that makes it easier to understand. She shows she cares about us by listening when we talk and helping us when we are stuck. If I am having a bad day, she notices and asks if I am okay. She always encourages us to try our best and never give up. She helps me become a better and more confident student by telling me I can do hard things. When I make a mistake, she reminds me that mistakes help us learn. Because of her, I am not as afraid to raise my hand and share my answers. Inside the classroom, she helps me with my work and makes sure I understand the lessons. Outside the classroom, she cheers for us at school events and tells us she is proud of us. She makes me feel special and important. I am so thankful for my teacher!
S'rayea Smith

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