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Chicago Teacher 'Totally Gives Of Herself': Teacher Spotlight

Local 4th grade teacher Myesha Colbert-Helm goes above and beyond for kids, staff and parents.

Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to recognize outstanding teachers across America, like Myesha Colbert-Helm of Chicago.
Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to recognize outstanding teachers across America, like Myesha Colbert-Helm of Chicago. (Submitted photo)

CHICAGO — Great teachers matter. In Chicago, we're fortunate to have teachers like Mrs. Myesha Colbert-Helm.

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

This submission comes from Mrs. Alicia Jones who nominated Mrs. Myesha Colbert-Helm of Chicago.

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Teacher’s name
Mrs. Myesha Colbert-Helm

How do you know the teacher?
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What does this person teach?
4th grade

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?
She gives her all not only to the children in her class, but in the school. She goes above and beyond for kids, staff and parents. She's one who displays what it means when it says, it takes a village.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?
She's kind hearted and totally gives of herself.


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