Students Excel With Immersion, High Expectations: Teacher Spotlight

WINNETKA, IL — Great teachers matter. In Winnetka, we're fortunate to have teachers like Maria Young.

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

This submission comes from Laurie Schachman who nominated Maria Young of Sacred Heart School in Winnetka.

Teacher’s name
Maria Young

How do you know the teacher?
She is my kids’ Spanish teacher — for the last 10 years

What does this person teach?
Spanish

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?
Senora Young is passionate about teaching children Spanish. She is enthusiastic and kind. She speaks only in Spanish which helps the children learn the language sooner through immersion. She has high expectations for her students which allows them to strive to excel. Through her engaging personality, they not only enjoy learning Spanish, but enjoy their class time as well!

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?
She prepares her students for the higher high school level immensely, allowing them to enter into Spanish 2 and 3 honors as Freshman.

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