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Teacher Spotlight: Mastic Beach Teacher 'Gets Thrill Out Of Teaching' In Community
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MASTIC BEACH, NY — Great teachers matter.
In Mastic Beach, we're fortunate to have teachers like Kristina Rodriguez.
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This submission comes from Jonathan Martinez who nominated Kristina Rodriguez of Mastic Beach.
How do you know the teacher?
She is my lovely fiancée.
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What does this person teach?
Special Education Mathematics
Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?
Throughout the years she has gone above and beyond with her students in and out of the school. She volunteers as much as possible around the community and gives back. All in all, she gets a thrill about teaching in the exact community she grew up in.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?
Kristina is absolutely the most sweet, kind-hearted, and patient woman in the world.
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