I’ve had the unique privilege of seeing this teacher both inside and outside the classroom, and what makes her truly awesome is that the same care, patience, and passion she show her students is exactly who she is every day. Teaching isn’t just her job. It’s who she is. She genuinely love helping students learn, grow, and believe in themselves, and that passion shows in everything she do. She put so much thought and creativity into their lessons, always looking for ways to make learning engaging and meaningful. Whether it’s finding new ways to explain a tough concept, celebrating small wins, or bringing enthusiasm into the classroom, she make school a place students want to be. I’ve seen the excitement she have when a lesson finally clicks for a student, and that excitement is contagious.