We asked our readers to help us celebrate local educators + we’re back to shout out some stand-out teachers in Wake County. 🍎
- Andrea Comstock, Endeavor Charter School: “She pours her heart and soul into the kids. She makes sure they are nurtured and that they learn and grow to their highest potential. All the kids love her.” – Catherine A.
- Brad Lewis, Enloe Magnet High School: “He goes far beyond expectation to support the students in their learning and in their lives. His most important lesson to students is how to aspire to be a good human.” – Maura T.
- Jennifer Reed, Conn Elementary: “She’s a second grade teacher and able to teach a room full of energetic boys. She’s also a HUGE Caniac.” – Malisa P.
- Marcella Mastrocola, White Oak Elementary: “She is so dedicated to her students and getting to know each of them on a personal level first so that she can be a better teacher for them. She advocates for, uplifts, challenges, and celebrates every single student that passes through her classroom and we need more teachers like her.” –Abby D.
- Maria Pilar De La Sala, Conn Elementary: “She is passionate about her students becoming mathematicians and treats the class as family.” – Malisa P.
- Hollyn Thompson, Jones Dairy Elementary: “She’s been teaching at JDES for nearly 16 years and absolutely loves what she does. As the school’s art specialist, she offers the kids such a variety of art, like pottery, water colors, acrylics, sculpture, you name it. She has such a passion for the kids and the arts. She’s so loved and you can tell that by when we walk around town + the number of kids who recognize her and say ‘hi.’” – Jim T.
- Jennifer Humeniuk, Conn Elementary: “She is dedicated to teaching her students and makes the best Letterland Action Tricks.” – Malisa P.
If you know a special Wake County teacher that deserves some love, shout them out here. ✏️
