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Chicago Public Schools Teacher Offers Life Lessons: Teacher Spotlight

Local teacher David Donnick demonstrates dedication, encouragement, knowledge, commitment, kindness and support for his students.

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Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to recognize outstanding teachers across America, like English teacher and stand-up comedian David Donnick of Chicago Public Schools.
Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to recognize outstanding teachers across America, like English teacher and stand-up comedian David Donnick of Chicago Public Schools. (Patch)

CHICAGO — Great teachers matter. In Chicago, we're fortunate to have teachers like David Donnick.

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

This submission comes from Susan Anderson who nominated David Donnick of Chicago.

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Teacher’s name
David Donnick

How do you know the teacher?
Acquaintance

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What does this person teach?
English Communications

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?
The dedication, encouragement, knowledge, commitment, kindness, support, and overall ability to make a life long influence with his students. Giving back from his own adversities in life to better young people. Teaching not only education but life lessons.

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

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Patch staff contributed.

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