Teacher Spotlight: Valencia Friend Makes A Difference In Newport

NEWPORT, RI — Great teachers matter. In Newport, we're fortunate to have teachers like Valencia Friend.

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This submission comes from Barbara Winters who nominated Valencia Friend of Newport.

Teacher’s name

Valencia Friend

How do you know the teacher?

I met her through my church

What does this person teach?

She teaches preschool.

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

Valencia brings with her a love for teaching. She instills in those children a zeal to learn, while in her classroom they learn to love books and begin reading. They gain a desire to spell and that learning is magical and fun. Once they catch on, there is no stopping them. They are like sponges to water, they hold and retain until time to let go.

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

Valencia is kind, loving. Very perceptive and loves to make others smile and laugh. She likes to surprise others.

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