Teacher Spotlight: Jersey City's Isabel Is Compassionate, Challenges Kids

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Great teachers matter. In Jersey City, we're fortunate to have teachers like Isabel Casanova.

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This submission comes from Elle who nominated Isabel Casanova of Jersey City.

Teacher’s name

Isabel Casanova

How do you know the teacher?

Have taught with her 10 years

What does this person teach?

Elementary school math

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

She is the most dedicated teacher I know who shows so much compassion for the students while challenging them outside of their comfort zones but not allowing them to give up and say “I can’t” but instead will level the work to their needs where the students say “ I did it!”

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

She is a role model for all teachers

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