Teacher Spotlight: Cara Tarantino Makes A Difference In Freeport

FREEPORT, NEW YORK — Great teachers matter. In Freeport, we're fortunate to have teachers like Cara Tarantino.

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

This submission comes from Francis Monell who nominated Cara Tarantino of Freeport.

Teacher’s name

Cara Tarantino

How do you know the teacher?

My Mom

What does this person teach?

Elementary First-Second grade

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

She is kind, caring, loves her job and every year treats her students like her own children.

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

She still loves her job after teaching over 20 years. She makes it fun for her students every day.

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