Rockford Teacher Praised for Her Patience, Kindness and Support
Congratulations to our brand new Teacher of the Week, Mrs. Lassandro from Eisenhower Middle School!
We surprised her with some well-deserved gifts from Nothing Bundt Cakes, WM DaySpa Salon, and Benassi Family Dentistry!
Sometimes we receive short and sweet letters, and sometimes we get stories from students that leave you reaching for a tissue over and over again.
This one will have you grabbing for that tissue box.
Rockford Teacher Praised for Her Patience, Kindness and Support
Mrs. Lassandro from Eisenhower Middle School was nominated by a former student, Nilah Hines, and she took the time to list all the amazing qualities she has and the impact she made in her life.
"Mrs Lassandro is such a kind and caring teacher. She always has a positive attitude and a great personality. She is always smiling and makes her students feel welcome. She even gives you a hug when you need one. If you participate in class, she sometimes gives you candy, which makes class more fun.
She is also a really good listener. If you have something to say, she lets you finish talking and makes sure she understands you. She will even take you into the hall to talk privately if you need to. She has a soft voice and gives good advice when you need help with something."
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"Another reason I think Mrs Lassandro deserves Teacher of the Month is because she is very patient with her students. If you need extra time to finish an assignment, she understands. She does not rush you, but she still expects you to get your work done by the end of grading time. She also takes the time to work with students individually when they need extra help.
Mrs Lassandro has helped me when I needed it. She would work with me during lunch and explain things until I understood them. She makes it easier to ask for help because she is patient and does not make you feel bad for not understanding something."
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"Mrs Lassandro is more than just a teacher. She is someone who cares about her students and wants them to do their best. She makes her classroom feel comfortable and is always willing to help. I think all of these qualities make her a great choice for Teacher of the Month.
I hope you choose Mrs Lassandro to be the Teacher of the Week because she truly deserves the recognition for everything she does for her students."
A big congratulations to Kristin Lassandro from Eisenhower Middle School! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, kindness, and teaching the youth right here in Rockford.
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