Congratulations to
Life-Changing Teaching Award Nominee
KIMBERLEY WANG
BENNETT-KEW LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE (P-8)
STUDENT RECOGNITION STORY
Why Ms. Wang is the Best
Starting TK is a big deal. For a 4-year-old, the "big school" can feel pretty scary. But for my son, Ms. Wang made that transition easy. She’s been more than just a teacher; she’s been someone he can really trust.
What makes Ms. Wang so special is that she doesn’t just focus on letters and numbers. She focuses on the kids as people. In TK, they are still learning how to handle their emotions and how to get along with others. I’ve seen my son go from being nervous about school to being excited to go every single morning.
Whenever my son has a hard time or feels overwhelmed, Ms. Wang doesn't just tell him to "sit down" or "be quiet." She actually stops to listen to him. She makes him feel like his feelings matter, and she encourages him to keep trying even when things are tough. Because she believes in him, he’s starting to believe in himself.
Because of Ms. Wang:
My son loves school. He thinks learning is fun because she makes the classroom feel like a safe, happy place.
He’s becoming a better person. He’s learning how to share, how to be kind to his friends, and how to talk about what he needs.
He’s more confident. He walks taller because she tells him every day that he is smart and capable.
As a mom, the most important thing to me is knowing that my son is safe and cared for. Ms. Wang does more than just watch over him; she helps him grow. She’s teaching him that he’s important and that he has a place in this world.
She is doing an amazing job, and I really want her to know how much we appreciate everything she does for our family.
Nazir white
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