Oak Lawn Teacher Kelly McKinney Gives 'Next-Level Attention'

OAK LAWN, IL — Great teachers matter. In Oak Lawn, we’re fortunate to have teachers like Kelly McKinney.

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This submission comes from Kate McDermott, who nominated Kelly McKinney, of Oak Lawn:

How do you know the teacher?

Friend

What does this person teach?

Special Education

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

She cares for the students with next-level attention! She’s calm and creative in her approach to reaching and connecting with her students. Kelly knows that her students matter and does whatever it takes to make sure they know that too. She recognizes the little things and finds joy in those successes. She works well with the other support staff to make her classroom feel more like a family setting than a school, where everyone is welcomed and loved. Kelly’s heart is pure gold when it comes to her passion for teaching Special Education!

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

She’s not afraid to live, to experience life, to explore, and to bring those life lessons into the classroom. Kelly approaches each day with a fresh positive attitude. She works on her own professional development in order to offer unique opportunities like Yoga techniques in her classroom. She’s dedicated, kind, funny, and an absolute breath of fresh air to the world of education!!

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