'Passionate' Islip Middle School Teacher 'Believes In Her Students'

ISLIP, NY — Great teachers matter. In Islip, we’re fortunate to have teachers like Jessica Rella.

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This submission comes from Christopher, who nominated Jessica Rella, of Islip:

How do you know the teacher?

She was my teacher.

What does this person teach?

Middle school

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

I was a shy 6th grade student who struggled.

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

Mrs. Rella is a very passionate teacher who believes in her students. She taught me to believe in myself and that hard work would pay off for me. If it wasn’t for her, I would not be where I am today.

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