'Puts Her Heart And Soul Into Education': Sarasota Teacher Shout-Out

SARASOTA, FL — Great teachers matter. In Sarasota, we're fortunate to have teachers like Andrea Burbano.

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

This submission comes from Maria Zavala, who nominated Andrea Burbano of Sarasota.

Teacher’s name

Andrea Burbano

How do you know the teacher?

She is my daughter and colleague

What does this person teach?

Early childhood

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

Andrea sees teaching as a calling, a devotion to her students, her children, as she refers to them. She is totally committed and devoted to each one as individuals. She makes sure their needs are taken care of and goes the extra mile to offer parents the proper guidance to improve their parenting skills. Her psychology degree helps her do this.

Andrea really knows her children very well and is able to pinpoint their strengths and areas for improvement and works closely with the parents to make this happen. She believes in her children and is very persistent in helping and guiding them to learn and grow.

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

She puts her heart and soul into education to make the world a better place

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