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NL Special Needs Teacher Finds Joy In Students' Baby Steps: Spotlight
Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated. Meet Mary Tantillo!
NEW LENOX, IL — Great teachers matter. In New Lenox, we're fortunate to have teachers like Mary Tantillo.
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Teacher’s name
Mary Tantillo
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How do you know the teacher?
Daughter
What does this person teach?
Special Needs Teacher for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade
Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?
Mary puts forth so much effort in finding creative ways to make learning individualized and fun, often using her own money to buy supplies that enhance her children’s experiences. Mary truly lives up to the “special” in her Special Needs Teacher title!
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?
Mary is most joyful when a child shows even the smallest glimpse of progress.
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