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Ronkonkoma Teacher Spotlight: Jennifer Kelly
She's built sensory walks for children with special needs and communication boards for those children who are non-verbal, husband says.
RONKONKOMA, NY — Great teachers matter. In Ronkonkoma, we’re fortunate to have teachers like Jennifer Kelly.
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This submission comes from Dennis Kelly, who nominated Jennifer Kelly, of Ronkonkoma.
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How do you know the teacher?
Wife
What does this person teach?
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Special Education
Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?
She has the biggest heart. She has built multiple sensory walks for children with special needs along with communication boards for those children who are non-verbal.
Most times the money comes out of her pocket. This year my wife and our two girls (ages 7 and 4) asked for donations instead of birthday gifts so they could get a communication board built to be used at Pal-O-mine School. They raised the $1,500 to commission the sign to be built.
I couldn't be prouder.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?
She loves your kids as if they are her own.
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