'She Puts Others Before Herself': Watsonville Local Hero

WATSONVILLE, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission is for Rebecca Royston of Watsonville.

Local hero’s full name

Rebecca Royston

Local hero’s home state

California

Local hero’s Patch

Watsonville

How do you know the local hero?

friend

What does the local hero do?

She is a 2nd grade teacher

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Rebecca Royston should be nominated because she goes up and beyond to support her students and their parents. She spends long hours before and after school, ensuring the children get a full educational experience. For example, she is always learning new techniques and teaching methods that will enrich her students' learning experiences. Even when she has days off, she still spends her free time ensuring that everything is ready for the following week. She is answering texts from parents who have questions and answering emails from her colleagues. Besides her students, she always looks out for her colleagues; she supports them when they are overwhelmed and advocates for them. What makes Rebecca Royston special is that she puts others before herself. When you think of your favorite teacher when you were a kid, Rebecca is THAT teacher she makes education fun and memorable and wishing you were back in her classroom.

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

She outs other before herself

Thank you for all you do, Rebecca Royston!

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