Teacher Spotlight: Shirley Teacher 'Loves Students With Whole Heart'

SHIRLEY, NY — Great teachers matter.

In Shirley, we're fortunate to have teachers like Jessica Alvi.

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

This submission comes from Jacqualyn Higley who nominated Jessica Alvi of Shirley.

What does this person teach?
2nd grade

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?
Jessica isn’t a teacher 7-3, she is a teacher 24/7, 365 days a year. She is always preparing things to do with her students, buying things for her classroom, and talking about how much she loves her students. She truly cares about her students' success and ensures they all feel loved and supported in her classroom. She is the 2nd-grade teacher her students will remember and talk about for the rest of their lives!

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?
She loves her students with her whole heart.

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