Every Committed Teacher, Community Leader Recognized On RI Patch

RHODE ISLAND — Our community leaders and dedicated teachers are providing a helping hand every day in cities and towns throughout Rhode Island.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and teachers and celebrate their contributions.

Here are the teachers that have been nominated by Rhode Island Patch readers:

• Teacher Spotlight: South Kingstown Pre-School Educator Recognized
• Tiverton Teacher Spotlight: Cheryl Leary Is 'Understanding, Kind, Brilliant'
• Coventry Teacher Spotlight: Michael Rockwell Helps Kids 'Love Science'
• East Greenwich Teacher Spotlight: Jennifer Iannuccilli Is 'An Influence' On Students
• Teacher Spotlight: 4 Tiverton Educators 'Teach And Care' As A Team
• Teacher Spotlight: Thank You To East Providence's Courtney Teixeira
• Teacher Spotlight: Cranston's Cara Fitzgerald 'Never Gives Up' On Kids.

And here are the community leaders Rhode Island Patch readers have nominated:

• Barrington Community Leader 'Fostered A Love Of Theater' In Children
• Michael Rielly Recognized For Bristol Santa House, Helping Vets, More
• Newport Couple Recognized For Helping People With Disabilities
• East Greenwich's Dana Gee 'Dedicated Countless Hours' To Schools.

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