Marianne Makes A Difference In Hackettstown: Patch Community Leader

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Without community leaders, Hackettstown wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Darlene Shellhouse, a Hackettstown reader who nominated Marianne Pratschler.

How do you know this community leader?

My mom

What does this community leader do?

She is a professor, fencing coach, mentor and inspiration

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

She gives all of her heart and energy to teaching teachers. She believes in making things possible, no matter the obstacles.

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

She is happiest teaching in the classroom. All of her students mean the world to her.

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