Teacher Spotlight: Smith Makes A Difference In East Hartford

EAST HARTFORD, CT — Great teachers matter.

In East Hartford, we're fortunate to have teachers like Linda Smith.

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

This submission comes from Richard Smith who nominated Linda Smith of East Hartford.

Teacher’s name
Linda Smith

How do you know the teacher?
She is my sister

What does this person teach?
Special education

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

She gives everything to her kids. Most of her kids are nonverbal and she gets them to communicate and learn. She has such a great passion for what she does.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?
She has never had her own kid but instead, these are all like her kids.

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