Temecula Math Teacher Honored For 'Life-Changing' Teaching: Best Of 2025

TEMECULA, CA — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Temecula through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Rosie Jadav, who nominated Ms. Michelle Triggs. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

Ms. Michelle Triggs

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

Excellent math teacher

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

She prepares students for high school math and is better than many high school math teachers. Many students who went to Day Middle School benefitted from her teaching method.

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

Thank you for your life-changing teaching!

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

Temecula is beautiful and there is always something to do — wineries, Old Town Temecula, parks, shopping, Harveston Lake, proximity to beaches.

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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