What makes this teacher awesome? Ms. Gillespy cares deeply about students’ learning and growth. She implements multisensory strategies to meet students’ unique needs. She works tirelessly every day to support her students and uses differentiated instruction to meet individual learning needs. What are some things they do to make you excited to go to class? Ms. Gillespy rewards students for behaving well or showing progress, which motivates them and makes learning more engaging. How do they let you know that they care about you? Ms. Gillespy encourages me to work hard and become the best of myself. She supports me daily by helping me practice letters, phonics, and high-frequency words. What do they do to make you a better and more confident student? Ms. Gillespy consistently encourages me and believes in my ability to succeed, which helps build my confidence. How have they supported you inside and outside of the classroom? Ms. Gillespy provides one-on-one instruction in the classroom when I need extra support. She also frequently communicates with my parents to ensure I receive sufficient support at home.