Teacher Spotlight: Allison Nelli Makes A Difference In Lockport

LOCKPORT, IL — Great teachers matter. In Lockport, we're fortunate to have teachers like Allison Nelli.

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This submission comes from Brandyn Nelli who nominated Allison Nelli of Lockport.

Teacher’s name

Allison Nelli

How do you know the teacher?

She is my wife.

What does this person teach?

5th Grade

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

Allison is the type of teacher all educators should strive to be. Her dedication and passion towards her career and students is unmatched. She LOVES her job and makes it her mission to create the most positive, engaging, and fun classroom environment that many students can only dream of. Her creativity both in and outside the classroom define who she is as a person and educator. Allison's unique classroom atmosphere and clever teaching techniques help keep students engaged and eager to see what fun game, activity, or incentive she has in store for them next. She is a role model in school and out whose efforts do not go unnoticed by colleagues, family, and friends alike. Her willingness to educate knows no bounds.

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

Allison loves her two dogs, Penny and Phoebe, very much.

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