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'He Truly Believes In Them': Southold Teacher Shout-Out

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"He dedicates so much time and effort to encourage all of his students. He holds them to a high standard and bolsters them to find success. He is a teacher all day, not just 9 to 3."
"He dedicates so much time and effort to encourage all of his students. He holds them to a high standard and bolsters them to find success. He is a teacher all day, not just 9 to 3." (Courtesy Anne Gilvarry)

SOUTHOLD, NY — Great teachers matter. In Southold, we're fortunate to have teachers like Jim Gilvarry.

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This submission comes from Anne Gilvarry who nominated Jim Gilvarry of Southold.

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Teacher’s name

Jim Gilvarry

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How do you know the teacher?

He is my husband.

What does this person teach?
Fourth grade

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

He dedicates so much time and effort to encourage all of his students. He holds them to a high standard and bolsters them to find success. He is a teacher all day, not just 9 to 3. He spends evenings assessing kids’ work and crafting lessons to help them enjoy learning and grow.

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

He cares so much about helping each child have success — and he truly believes in them.

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