'Amazing' DC Teacher 'Goes Above & Beyond To Help' Students, Parents

NE, Washington, DC— Great teachers matter. In NE, Washington, DC, we're fortunate to have teachers like Zharray Johnson.

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This submission comes from Lanette Collins who nominated Zharray Johnson.

Teacher’s name

Zharray Johnson

How do you know the teacher?

She is my daughter

What does this person teach?

Head start

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

She is very passionate about teaching toddlers, giving them independence and choice in developing not only their minds but their emotions as well. She has a background in Montessori. Her students and parents absolutely adore and love her! Her co-workers do as well. When she’s not in a Montessori environment she brings and incorporates that foundation and the other teachers see that and sometimes will try to copy her methods. She goes above and beyond to help her students, the parents and co-workers outside of school hours as well.

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

She is results oriented; she helps the children reach their milestones and beyond what is expected. Sometimes the parents don’t have expectations and are amazed at what she brings out of their children. She is just an amazing teacher and individual!

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