See Why This Plainfield Teacher 'Deserves The World': Spotlight

PLAINFIELD, IL — Great teachers matter. In Plainfield, we're fortunate to have teachers like Bernadette Blaser.

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

This submission comes from Lauryn Karanosky who nominated Bernadette Blaser of Plainfield.

Teacher's name

Bernadette Blaser

How do you know the teacher?

She taught my daughter for two years

What does this person teach?

Special needs multi-needs

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

Ms. Bernie deserves the world she goes to the end of the earth for their students and families. We still keep in touch after almost five years. She has helped me through so much and still helps my daughter!

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

Her heart is the biggest. She cares about her students with her whole heart even years later. She will help them in any way she can. If they can’t sleep she brings them a nighttime bath. If she knows they love to swing, she will find a way to help with sensory and swinging. She just always goes above and beyond in all she does.

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