Local Hero: Veteran Mike Phillips Quietly Makes Life Better In Bel Air

BEL AIR, MD — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Nancy Kucharek who nominated Mike Phillips of Bel Air.

Local hero’s full name

Mike Phillips

Local hero’s home state

Maryland

Local hero’s Patch

Bel Air

How do you know the local hero?

Co-worker

What does the local hero do?

He's an educator at Old Post Road Elementary

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Mike has worked for Harford County Public Schools helping all students, especially students with special needs for over 20 years. Every year Mike does the Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics of Maryland. He also participates every year in a corn hole tournament to benefit breast cancer. Mike served proudly in the U.S. Air Force for many years before retiring.

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

Mike is an amazing educator and coworker. He's always ready to make a positive difference in all that he does.

Thank you for all you do, Mike Phillips!

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