Teacher Spotlight: Somerville's Danielle Murphy Puts In Heart And Soul

SOMERVILLE, MA — Great teachers matter. In Somerville, we're fortunate to have teachers like Danielle Murphy.

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This submission comes from June Mattos, who nominated Danielle Murphy of Somerville.

Teacher’s name

Danielle Murphy

How do you know the teacher?

Daughter

What does this person teach?

High school English

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

Ms. Murphy goes above and beyond just teaching her students. She is kind and helps to get to know each of them. She is not only their teacher but their mentor, confidant, and friend. She makes each of her students feel welcome and always tries to encourage and bring out the best in them, so they can reach their full potential and meet their individual goals. She works with students of every race, color, and creed and makes each one feel special. She fills her classroom with many supplies that she purchases herself and makes her classroom a happy place to learn. She puts her whole heart and soul into each one of her students and encourages their goals for the future. She loves what she does and it shows through her students. She creates a safe space where all of her students can grow into confident, accomplished, adults.

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

She is kind and very caring, which creates a happy place to learn.

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