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San Leandro Special Needs Teacher Has Big Heart

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Lucia Fatone takes her students on field trips.
Lucia Fatone takes her students on field trips. (Parent of Special Needs Student (Name Withheld))

San Leandro, California — Great teachers matter. In San Leandro, we're fortunate to have teachers like Lucia Fatone.

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

This submission comes from a mom who nominated Lucia Fatone of San Leandro.

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Teacher’s name

Lucia Fatone

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How do you know the teacher?

My daughter's teacher

What does this person teach?

special needs high school

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

Ms. Fatone has been an amazing teacher for my daughters special needs class. She’s planned field trips, had cooking classes with them almost every day, sing songs with them, dances with them, takes them on walks and to go shopping at the local grocery store and at Starbucks… just simply a great teacher

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

How big her heart is

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