Parsippany Teacher 'Will Help You Find A Friend If You Don't Have One': Patch Shoutout

PARSIPPANY, NJ — Great teachers matter. In Parsippany, we're fortunate to have teachers like Christina Appel.

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

This submission comes from Swina Patel, who nominated Christina Appel of Parsippany.

Teacher’s name

Christina Appel

How do you know the teacher?

She was my eighth grade gym teacher.

What does this person teach?

Eigth grade physical education

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

I believe this teacher should be recognized and honored because she help me fall in love with gym class when I was a new student at the school. She is my favorite teacher.

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

One thing I want everyone to know is that she is kind and will help you find a friend if you don’t have one in gym class.

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