'She Cares About Her Students': Woodbridge Teacher Shout-Out

WOODBRIDGE, VA — Great teachers matter. In Woodbridge, we're fortunate to have teachers like Yvonne Dawes.

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This submission comes from Mrs. Montalvo, who nominated Yvonne Dawes of Woodbridge.

Teacher’s name

Yvonne Dawes

How do you know the teacher?

She is my daughter's mentor

What does this person teach?

Art

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

She is the kindest, understanding, lovely teacher I've ever known. She has mentored my daughter since she was a freshman and taught her how to develop her love for art

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

Mrs. Dawes not only teaches art, but she cares about her students.

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