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Teacher Spotlight: Cassia Laffin Makes Learning Fun

"She is fun, engaging, friendly, loving, loves to dress up, and makes learning fun!"

Cassia Laffin instills a love of learning in her first grade students.
Cassia Laffin instills a love of learning in her first grade students. (Photo provided by Kami Pacheco)

WATSONVILLE, CA — Great teachers matter. In Watsonville, we’re fortunate to have teachers like Cassia Laffin.

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This submission comes from Kami Pacheco at Mount Madonna School, who nominated Cassia Laffin, of Watsonville:

How do you know the teacher?

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I have worked with her for 5 years

What does this person teach?

First Grade

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

Cassia is the epitome of a first grade teacher! She is fun, engaging, friendly, loving, loves to dress up, and makes learning fun! She values each and every one of her students and they feel valued by her. She also develops a trusting, professional relationship with the parents of her students. And finally, she is a great colleague to other teachers in the school, keeping a positive attitude and lots of school spirit!

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

Cassia instills a love of learning and makes learning fun!

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