First Grade Teacher 'Makes Her Room Look Like A Dream' For Students

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL — Great teachers matter. In Chicago heights, we’re fortunate to have teachers like Natalie Brothers Johns.

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

This submission comes from Carolyn Brothers, who nominated Natalie Brothers Johns, of Chicago Heights:

How do you know the teacher?

Relative

What does this person teach?

1st. Grade

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?

Natalie has shown leadership and hard work, always. She is always willing to help others, especially her students. She has been a mentor to students who need extra help. She makes her room look like a dream for students' growth and imagination. She is someone who should be honored for all that she does without recognition because of the wellbeing of her students and other teachers.

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

She is a teacher that takes pride every day for her students.

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