Teacher Spotlight: Shirley Teacher 'Incredible Person Inside Class And Out'

SHIRLEY, NY — Great teachers matter.

In Shirley, we're fortunate to have teachers like Ashley Kilanowski.

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

This submission comes from Jessica Alvi who nominated Ashley Kilanowski of Shirley.

How do you know the teacher?
She is my 2nd grade coworker

What does this person teach?
2nd grade self-contained

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?
Ashley is one of the most incredible teachers that anyone would be lucky to know. She cares for each and every one of her students like her own. She will stop at nothing to make sure that her students have everything that they could possibly need. She is the go-to person for new programs and is always looking for new ideas to meet her student needs. She is also an excellent colleague and willing to help anybody around her with whatever they need.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?
Ashley is an incredible person, both inside the classroom and out. She spends each and every day looking out for everybody else and it is important that she knows that she deserves all the praise in the world.

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