Inspiring Students: Avon Local Hero

AVON, CT — 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. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Carole Amaio who nominated Debra Walsh of Avon.

Hero's job: Volunteer

Relationship to nominee: She is a neighbor.

Reason for recognition: Why I am nominating Debra Walsh to be a West Hartford Hero: Debra has taught at The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts for over 30 years.In this time she has inspired and helped her students to aspire to fulfill their dreams.

One thing to know: She is an original

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