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Teacher Spotlight: Leona Casella Makes A Difference In New York City

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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. (Patch Graphics)

NEW YORK CITY— Great teachers matter. In New York, we're fortunate to have teachers like Leona Casella.

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

This submission comes from Rena Robbins who nominated Leona Casella of New York.

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Teacher’s name

Leona Casella

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How do you know the teacher?

Family

What does this person teach?

Junior high and high school as well as being an “on set” teacher

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

She is loved and appreciated by her students and their parents for being devoted to her classes.

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

She is committed to making a difference in all her students.

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