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Teacher Spotlight: Gretchen Freund Makes A Difference In Manchester

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers, and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

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Our readers are recognizing some amazing educators in their communities through Patch's Teacher Spotlight initiative, which is in partnership with T-Mobile.
Our readers are recognizing some amazing educators in their communities through Patch's Teacher Spotlight initiative, which is in partnership with T-Mobile. (Photo submitted by Rachael Caldwell.)

MANCHESTER, NJ — Great teachers matter. In Manchester, we're fortunate to have teachers like Gretchen Freund.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

This submission comes from Rachael Caldwell who nominated Gretchen Freund of Manchester.

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Teacher’s name

Gretchen Freund

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How do you know the teacher?

Sons 2nd grade teacher

What does this person teach?

Special ed

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

She goes above and beyond for her students my son is now a freshman and she was a great big help in 2nd grade with him as well as came to his track meets to cheer him on as well as his 8th grade graduation

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

She loves flamingos

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