Teacher 'Turning Impossible Into Reality Every Day': Batavia Hero

BATAVIA, IL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Jordan Graves, who nominated his wife, Wendy Graves, of Batavia.

Name: Wendy Graves

Hometown: Batavia

Hero's job: Education

Relationship to nominee: Spouse

Reason for recognition: My wife should be honored because she is joining her fellow teachers in turning impossible into reality every day, while still excelling as a member of the community and as a new mother.

One thing to know: Everyone needs to know that, despite the myriad forces in their way, my wife and many other teachers like her are selfless to a fault, often working early, late, unnoticed and unpaid, to deliver magic to their students and families.

Thank you for all you do, Wendy!

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