Teacher Spotlight: LaVerne Gant Called 'Angel With Her Students'

ARLINGTON, VA — Great teachers matter. In Arlington County, we're fortunate to have teachers like LaVerne Gant.

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This submission comes from Da'Jah who nominated LaVerne Gant of Arlington County.

Teacher’s name

LaVerne Gant

How do you know the teacher?

She's my grandmother

What does this person teach?

4th & 5th graders in the Montessori program including ones with Autism

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

My grandmother should be recognized because she's an angel with her students. She calls them all her babies. Her interaction & her teaching abilities are phenomenal. She has a great Report with staff and students. She was once A nominee and awarded for being an Assistant Teacher county wide and school teacher of Arlington Virginia

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

One thing about my grandmother is that she's very caring and respectful.

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