Counselor Whitney Howard Makes A Difference In Upper Merion: Shoutout

UPPER MERION, PA — Great teachers matter. In Upper Merion, we're fortunate to have educators like Whitney L. Howard.

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This submission comes from Felicia Howard who nominated Whitney L. Howard of Upper Merion.

Teacher’s name

Whitney L. Howard

How do you know the teacher?

Grand-daughter

What does this person teach?

Counselor

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?

Whitney goes over and beyond of just being a counselor. She takes a personal interest in her students and takes the time to get to know them and their issues. Whitney started Upper Merion's first Kente celebration ceremony for students of color at her school. She has taken the students on overnight trips to visit prospective schools.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?

Very caring, very sensitive and pushes her students beyond what they think they are capable of.

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