'Awesome' Monroe Teacher & Mom Coached Champion Masuk Softball Team

MONROE, CT — Great teachers matter. In Monroe, we're fortunate to have teachers like Leigh Barone Falco.

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This submission comes from Alberta lavorgna who nominated her niece, Spanish teacherLeigh Barone Falco of Monroe.

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

Because she is an awesome teacher, mother and softball coach who won the title this year for Masuk team!

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

She pays individual attention to the students. Her mother was a third grade teacher and tutor and her sister Lindsay was a special education teacher who all love it!

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