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GA Teacher 'Goes Above & Beyond', Starts Food Pantry To Help Students
"She is like no other Exceptional Teacher, I have ever met. She teaches her students and she believes in them."

Montezuma, GA — Great teachers matter. In Montezuma, we're fortunate to have teachers like Lathonia Joiner.
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This submission comes from Keisha Wicker who nominated Lathonia Joiner of Montezuma.
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Teacher’s name
Lathonia Joiner
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How do you know the teacher?
She is my daughter's teacher.
What does this person teach?
Exceptional Students 6th-12th grades
Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?
She goes above and beyond to help her students in and out if the classroom. She personally started an in school pantry for her students and/or their families who may need food. She is like no other Exceptional Teacher, I have ever met. She teaches her students and she believes in them. She encourages them and brings them out of their isolated shells. She is a profound teacher and motivator.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?
She loves what she does and her students.
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