Teacher Spotlight: Carolyn Makes A Difference In Troy

TROY, MI — Great teachers matter. In Troy, we're fortunate to have teachers like Carolyn Van Noord.

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This submission comes from Judith Tracey who nominated Carolyn Van Noord of Troy.

Teacher’s name

Carolyn Van Noord

How do you know the teacher?

She is the teacher at Project Search for Troy Schools for Special needs kids in transition, the program is in Beaumont Hospital my Granddaughter now thru this program has a job of 1year now. The help and training and follow up from Carolyn was amazing she is a dedicated teacher.

What does this person teach?

Life skills for develop mentally kids job training and learning to work in an Adult environment. My Grandaughter is working now for one year living independently and doing great Carolyn is a miracle worker.

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

She goes above and beyond to support her kids takes time out of work hours ,to help these kids,took my Granddaughter to her first interview , Then drove her to work and picked her up.

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

Extremely dedicated to every child and will make sure they are employed before they graduate from Troy School district Transitional program.”

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