Teacher Spotlight: Shirley's Shannon Mchugh Was 'Meant To Be A Teacher'

SHIRLEY, NY — Great teachers matter.

In Shirley, we're fortunate to have teachers like Shannon Mchugh.

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

This submission comes from Tara Mchugh who nominated Shannon Mchugh of Shirley.

How do you know the teacher?
She is my daughter.

What does this person teach?
English

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?
She is so dedicated to her students. She goes out of her way to make each of her students feel special. She has very creative ways to engage with them and volunteers for extra events often.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?
She was meant to be a teacher! When she was a little girl she would set her room up as a classroom and would play school with her younger sisters!

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