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Boise Longtime Substitute Teacher Is Hardworking & Charitable

Joe Heitz has subbed full-time at North Jr. High since 1985.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize community leaders and celebrate their contributions. Idaho Falls, meet Joe Heitz !
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize community leaders and celebrate their contributions. Idaho Falls, meet Joe Heitz ! (Courtesy of Karen Schwarzhoff)

Boise, ID — Without community leaders, Boise wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Karen Schwarzhoff, a Boise reader who nominated Joe Heitz.

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How do you know this community leader?

Work with them.

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What does this community leader do?

Substitute teacher.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

They have subbed full-time at North Jr. High since 1985.

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

Hardworking, accountable, charitable.

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