'Her Heart Is All About Teaching': Vienna Teacher Shout-Out

VIENNA, VA — Great teachers matter. In Vienna, we're fortunate to have teachers like Debbie Clinage.

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This submission comes from April Fearnley who nominated Debbie Clinage of Wolftrap Elementary School. According to the school, Clinage has taught for 41 years, including 21 at Wolftrap.

Teacher’s name

Debbie Clinage

How do you know the teacher?

She taught both of my children in 3rd grade

What does this person teach?

3rd Grade

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

Ms. Clinage is exceptionally gifted at teaching math, encouraging character development, and in running an organized and peaceful classroom. She focuses on each student and works to close learning gaps from the Covid years. I often see her at school when we come to practices at 6:00 p.m. She works long hours because she cares so much. She tutors children from other grades who need some extra help. Her heart is all about teaching. She has taught for over 20 years and yet she comes to each day with the effort as if it were her first. She is strict and explains her high expectations to her students, who aim to be their best because she expects nothing less.

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

Ms. Clinage goes the extra mile for her students.

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