New Lenox Pre-K Teacher 'Mrs. Michelle' Makes Kids Love Learning

NEW LENOX, IL — Great teachers matter. In New Lenox, we’re fortunate to have teachers like Mrs. Michelle Rodriguez.

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This submission comes from Stephanie Wilson-Trnka, who nominated Mrs. Michelle Rodriguez, of New Lenox:

How do you know the teacher?

My daughter's pre-k teacher last year and this year.

What does this person teach?

Preschool

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

Mrs. Michelle goes above and beyond when it comes to communicating with parents. She sends out weekly newsletters, so we know what our child will be doing the upcoming week. She's always smiling and kind, and my daughter comes home almost every day saying how much she loves Mrs. Michelle. She boosts students' confidence and meets them at their level. She makes my 4-year-old love to learn!

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

She makes her students each feel important and heard and encompasses all the amazing qualities an early education teacher should have.

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