I am proud to nominate my 3rd grade teacher for the incredible impact they had on my life. When I entered Ms. McCarthy class, I struggled to say or read some words. She never gave up on me. Instead, she helped me read, say, and spell words. She helped me understand that everyone can complete goals and to never give up. She celebrated every bit of progress that I made. She made almost everything fun and funny. Because of that, I went from enjoying reading to enjoying it even more! More importantly, she helped me believe in myself. She helped me when I didn't understand something or explained it more when I had questions about something