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Alameda Teacher 'Is A Bubble Of Positive Energy And Light'

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Michelle Wong teaches at Maya Lin Elementary School in Alameda.
Michelle Wong teaches at Maya Lin Elementary School in Alameda. (Jennifer Zimmermann)

Alameda, California — Great teachers matter. In Alameda, we're fortunate to have teachers like Michelle Wong.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

This submission comes from Jennifer Zimmermann who nominated Michelle Wong of Alameda.

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Teacher’s name

Michelle Wong

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How do you know the teacher?

She is our son's second grade teacher

What does this person teach?

Second grade at Maya Lin

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?

MS Wong is a bubble of positive energy and light. Her smile is contagious. She is able to connect with the children and gain their trust in Just a few days at the beginning of school, lead a classroom with rules and expectations while ensuring the kiddos have fun and feel safe and supported. This past weekend she spent Her Sunday afternoon at the local baseball field watching 3 children from the class play baseball.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?

You can feel her energy when you are in her presence that she is teaching because she loves it and wants to be here.

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