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CURRENT NOMINATIONS

Teacher's Name: Athena Davis
School: Cleveland High School
Reason Nominated: Mrs. Davis is so passionate about educating our Holocaust literature class. She goes above and beyond just teaching in class. Mrs. Davis spends countless hours outside of the school day to prepare lessons and make activities. I especially appreciate the fact that she has taken time to really get to know the students in my class personally. Mrs. Davis is an amazing teacher! I appreciate her so much and would love to see her recognized for all her hard work.

Teacher's Name: Jane Littlejohn
School: George R. Stuart
Reason Nominated: Mrs. Jane Littlejohn deserves recognition for being a most outstanding teacher. She teaches beyond the regular classroom curriculum. She welcomes and promotes creativity along with learning. She works to bring out the very best in each and every individual student. We appreciate the classroom organization and discipline instilled with fun and laughter She excels in teaching writing skills and vocabulary with an emphasis on creative writing. She works hard to prepare our fifth grade students for middle school. We are very greatful to have Mrs. Littlejohn as a teacher. She will forever be apart of our lives in helping to prepare our child for higher learning and life's adventures.

Teacher's Name: Julie Carson
School: Stuart Elementary
Reason Nominated: Miss Carson shows great interest in her students and makes them feel loved and appreciated. She is very kind and patient and loves her students as though they were her own. She's God's gift to my child. She is really just such a great teacher and deserves everything that comes her way! She deserves to be teacher of the month

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Sheila Jones
School: CMS
Reason Nominated: I think Mrs. Jones is such a good person. She truly is an inspiration to me and my son. She provides him with words of encouragement and I don't think she realizes what a positive impact she has on my son. I appreciate her and everything that she does.

Teacher's Name: Zhanna Bagrin & Agnes Colon
School: Bradley Central High
Reason Nominated: The reason for nominating two educators is because of their vision to help students understand the importance of protecting the environment. These two educators started an Earth Club and have a following of dedicated students making a difference in their community. These two educators are not only teaching about the environment they are acting by working with a local company to make the dream a reality. Recently they began a recycling program at Bradley High. How Awsome is that!!!

Teacher's Name: Lois Ann Taylor
School: Waterville Elementry
Reason Nominated: I want to nominate Mrs. Taylor Because this is the second round for me. My son had her last Year and my youngest daughter has her this year and not only is she the best teacher in the world, she really loves and cares for EVERY SINGLE CHILD in her class, she also not only talks the talk but she walks the walk. Her smile no matter what is going on can lift you from sad to glad. We love you Mrs. Taylor and even if you are not elected Teacher of the month. You are the best teacher ever!

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Clark
School: North Lee Elementary
Reason Nominated: My mom says you know how to bring out the best in your children and show each childs hidden portential.

Teacher's Name: mrs. TILITSON 4 th grade
School: EL Ross
Reason Nominated: I believe Mrs. Tilitson became a teacher for are the right reasons: passion to teach, compassion for her students, creative and intuitive to students needs, always makes time to speak with parents about thier child, very well organized and prepared for teaching with in the classroom, willingness to push forward to solve problems when there are any, Mrs. Tilitson makes the classroom environment a place students want to go to, and my husband and I support her 100%. Mrs. Tilitson is very impressive as a teacher for E.L. Ross School. There are very few teachers who can achieve the respect she gets from her students. My son really can not wait to get to school. When the clock says 7:00 am. he sits in the car waiting for me to drive him to school even though doors do not open until 7:30
a.m. and we live 10 mins. away. Mrs. Tilitson all the way. If she
not nominated for this month of Feb. 08 she should be nominated at least for the whole school year. Sincerely, Sandy and Chris Smith

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Jones
School: Michigan Avenue
Reason Nominated: My niece(first grade) Madelyn Gentry says that she really likes Mrs. Jones because likes us all the same. I believe that she exuberates Christ like qualities.

Teacher's Name: Jerimiah Pritchard
School: Lake Forest Middle School
Reason Nominated: He is the most caring, hard-working, talented teach. He treats every child like his own, and not only teaches, but mentors. It has been a pleasure for my son and I to be involved in the Revolution Show Choir with him for the last 3 years. I hope you can give him the recognition he deserves.

Teacher's Name: Jenni Barnette
School: EL Ross
Reason Nominated: Mrs. Barnette has been the perfect match for my daughter this year. Making the move from Yates to Ross is a scary thing and my daughter has enjoyed her year so much. Also, Mrs. Barnette is so kind and caring. My daughter was not feeling well Friday and she called to check on her. I know she puts in long hours because I see her car there early in the morning and when I pick up my daughter after 5:00. Mrs. Barnette is the best third grade teacher!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Teacher's Name: LORI RAPER
School: PROSPECT
Reason Nominated: SHE ALWAYS TAKES THE EXTRA TIME TO HELP STUDENTS. SHE SAW THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE SPECIAL TUTORING IN SPEECH. NOW I TALK MUCH CLEARER THANKS TO HER HELP.

Teacher's Name: Joe Bryan
School: Walker Valley High School
Reason Nominated: He is an awesome teacher who goes above and beyond what is necessary for his students to master their competencies.

Teacher's Name: Marilyn Grissom
School: North Lee Elementary
Reason Nominated: Awsome Teacher!!! Go Marilyn!!!!!!!!!!!

Teacher's Name: Ethel Cooper
School: Mayfield
Reason Nominated: She communicates well with the parents of her students which is very important. She works with her students to achieve their highest grades possible. She pushes them while making learning fun. She is my sons favorite teacher so far.

Teacher's Name: Todd Gunderson
School: Waterville Community Elementary
Reason Nominated: He has a great way of teaching!!! Songs & Fun. He's the best

Teacher's Name: Sheron Brand
School: Arnold Elementary
Reason Nominated: Miss Brand dedicates many extra hours creating interactive hallway bulletin boards that allow children to visit and learn about far away places. She is an excellent first grade teacher!

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Nancy Cooke
School: George R. Stuart Elementary
Reason Nominated: Mrs. Cooke has had both of our sons and is a true example of what a teacher should be. She inspires in the classroom and shows love outside the classroom. When she had my oldest son, she was caring for her mother, who had Alzhiemer's but this never stopped her from being there for our son or others. She is smart, intelligent and beautiful, inside and out! God bless Mrs. Cooke!

Teacher's Name: Kellie Townsend
School: Stuart Elementary
Reason Nominated: She works so hard for her students. She's the best!

Teacher's Name: Sarah Frost
School: Waterville Community Elementary School
Reason Nominated: She has had to step up and fill in as principal at Oak Grove while Mr. Bryson is recovering from surgery. We miss you at Waterville!

Teacher's Name: Lucille Humphries
School: Blythe-Bower Elementary School
Reason Nominated: I still remember her as my 6th grade teacher. She is one of the teachers that I remember fondly. I enjoyed her enthusiasm for science and math. She made it all the more interesting. I am now a senior at Lee University majoring in Elementary Education. She is one of the teachers that made a difference in my life that pulled me towards a teaching career.

Teacher's Name: persavia croft
School: stuart
Reason Nominated: she really cares about us and goes a extra mile to help us learn what we need to know and makes it fun

Teacher's Name: persavia croft
School: stuart
Reason Nominated: She goes above and beyond her duties. She makes sure each student really understands the material and if they don't she will work with them with a loving heart until each child grasps the material. She is kind, caring and a mother to all her pupils. Stuart School is honored to have Mrs. Croft on their staff.

Teacher's Name: Sue Burris
School: Mayfield Elementary
Reason Nominated: She is a nice teacher. She helps me and gives me stickers for my planner. She lets me read and play games. I'm glad I'm in her class.

Teacher's Name: claire mcmahann
School: Mayfield elementary
Reason Nominated: intellegent teacher that teaches to all kids not just the real smart ones. Everybody learns in her class! Plus she has a new baby!!

Teacher's Name: Mrs Gayle Vandergriff
School: Mayfield Elementary
Reason Nominated: She is a wonderful caring teacher. She cares about each and every one of her students and sees that their needs are met individually not just as a class. She is loving and Caring in every sense of the words. She is an all around wonderful teacher.

Teacher's Name: Candy Clark
School: North Lee
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Teacher's Name: Jan Hilliard
School: North Lee
Reason Nominated: She is great!!! She makes everyone feel good about themselves and encourages them to do their best. She can teach anyone about any of the subjects in second grade.

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Barnette
School: E.L. Ross Elementary
Reason Nominated: She has attended her student's basketball games and is always very happy to see each child.

Teacher's Name: Coach Singleton
School: Ocoee Middle
Reason Nominated: He not only is he a great teacher and very patient, but he is the BEST basketball coach EVER!

Teacher's Name: Brittany Gobble
School: Blythe-Bower Elementary
Reason Nominated: She is so good and patient with her class. She enjoys the students and it shows in her work.

Teacher's Name: Gloria Richmond
School: Blythe Bower Elementary
Reason Nominated: Ms. Richmond is a very sweet person. She is not only musically talented, but has great teaching abilities. I've never met another muscian like her. Keep up the good Job Glo!!!!!

Teacher's Name: Rodney Gibson
School: Cleveland Middle School
Reason Nominated: I think that he has a passion for what he does. He is a wonderful person and has wonderful music ability that is infectious to all who he comes into contact with.

Teacher's Name: Coach Brose
School: Cleveland High School
Reason Nominated: The ultimate gift a teacher can give is to inspire a student to want to learn more about a subject and the world we live in. A teacher has one of the most powerful jobs in the world, a job that can either encourage success or discourage. While Coach Brose makes learning an interesting part of the day, he also always provides the way for a student to feel successful. I appreciate him for taking the opportunity to build students up and not tear them down. Wouldn't it be great if each and every child could feel that they had a teacher in their corner rooting for their success!!

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Spears
School: Cleveland High school
Reason Nominated: She's beautiful and intelligent!

Teacher's Name: Coach Collier
School: Cleveland High School
Reason Nominated: He keeps us fit and he's fun.

Teacher's Name: Mr. Stephenson
School: CHS
Reason Nominated: He's funny. He's a good teacher.

Teacher's Name: Coach Brose
School: Cleveladn High
Reason Nominated: he's a good coach and teacher

Teacher's Name: Coach Lear
School: Cleveland High
Reason Nominated: He's very patient and never gets upset. It makes it easy to learn and talk to him.

Teacher's Name: Ms. Lamb
School: Cleveland High
Reason Nominated: Very creative in the way that she teaches her classes.

Teacher's Name: Shelia Jones
School: CMS- 6 Purple
Reason Nominated: Mrs. Jones treats 6th graders like 6th graders not high school students. She works hard to communicate with parents. She stays after school to give students the extra help they need!! She has really made middle school a better expereince than I ever thought it would be.

Teacher's Name: Coutney Robbins
School: Yates Primary
Reason Nominated: She has a contagious positive attitude and makes learning fun for her kindergarteners

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Cooke
School: Stuart School
Reason Nominated: Mrs. Cooke truly cares about her students...not only in the classroom but in their homes as well. Her kindness and compasssion towards all students is an inspiration.

Teacher's Name: Mrs. McMahan
School: Mayfield - 2nd grade
Reason Nominated: She is excellent in taking care of the children's educational needs and helps them out with any additional lesson / focus that they need specifically. She is approachable, friendly, and has an open mind regarding all aspects of teaching and the students. She is an outstanding teacher who deserves recognition. She has taught both of my children now and I treasure the care she gave them.

Teacher's Name: Renee Talley
School: Meigs Middle School
Reason Nominated: Mrs. Talley is completely energetic! She loves her job and the students, and it is obvious in her classroom! She is able to connect with students that are considered "at risk" while challenging those who are considered "gifted". She is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure that every student succeeds in her classroom. Mrs. Talley is also an FCA leader in our school, and it is obvious that Mrs. Talley also cares about the spiritual side of her students. She is a joy to be around, and it is an honor to have her at our school.

Teacher's Name: karen galloway
School: Bradley Central High School
Reason Nominated: be cause she works really hard

Teacher's Name: Coach Donnie Yates
School: Cleveland Middle School
Reason Nominated: He displays a Christian example to the students. We need more teachers like him

Teacher's Name: mrs.Taylor
School: Taylor Elementary
Reason Nominated: She is a nice teacher

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Yowarsky
School: Stuart Elementary
Reason Nominated: She is a wonderful teacher!

Teacher's Name: Cooper
School: Mayfield
Reason Nominated: She is the GREATEST!

Teacher's Name: Sharon Wallace
School: Meigs South
Reason Nominated: Sharon has a heart for children. She encourages each child to give his/her best,and She cares from the heart. She goes far beyond being a teacher.

Teacher's Name: Tanya Wriston
School: Cleveland Middle
Reason Nominated: Always does her best to encourage kids to succeed. Really cares about her students. Teaches in a way that the kids can understand and learn.

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Amy B. (Pre-K 3)
School: United Christian Academy
Reason Nominated: She is an efficient, structured,caring, and loving teacher and treats our children as her own. I see her positive attitude and loving ways reflected in my own daughter more as time passes. Thank you Mrs. Amy B.

Teacher's Name: Sylvia Coates
School: Teen Learning Center
Reason Nominated: She goes that extra mile for her students

Teacher's Name: Phyllis Brown
School: Stuart Elementary
Reason Nominated: Mrs. Brown demonstates kindness to all of her students. She is loving and caring and her calmness is very nuturing to her classroom. She is patient and encourages each child to do their best. She is a wonderful role model for her students and other teacher. We love her!

Teacher's Name: Kellie Guinn
School: Arnold Elementary
Reason Nominated: I have never seen such a fun teacher! She really loves what she does and tries to make school fun for the kids. She has a heart and a gifting for teaching. I feel honored to work with her everyday.

Teacher's Name: Samantha Harris
School: Blackfox
Reason Nominated: She is a wonderful teacher and mom

Teacher's Name: Betsy Gentry
School: Ooltewah High School
Reason Nominated: loves her job and wants to help kids

Teacher's Name: Juanita Picklesimer
School: Waterville
Reason Nominated: She has been teaching 38 years. She cares about each child as if they were her own.

Teacher's Name: Mrs.Taylor
School: Taylor Elamentary
Reason Nominated: Nice

Teacher's Name: Mrs.Cameron
School: Vally View Elemantary
Reason Nominated: Nice

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Frankie Durham
School: Yates Primary
Reason Nominated: Mr. Durham changed by son's academic perspective. She gave my son the confidence he needed to succeed in school. Mrs. Durham creates a learning atmosphere where students are proud of themselves and other. Thanks Mrs. Durham.

Teacher's Name: Danny Casteel
School: Bradley Central High School
Reason Nominated: He allows us to do fun stuff in his class

Teacher's Name: karen galloway
School: bradley central high school
Reason Nominated: she's friekin awesome!!! whew hew!

Teacher's Name: karen galloway
School: bradley central
Reason Nominated: she rules

Teacher's Name: karen galloway
School: bradley central
Reason Nominated: she doesn't make us turn in our homework until the end of the grading period

Teacher's Name: karen galloway
School: bradley central high school
Reason Nominated: she lets me say i hate this classs

Teacher's Name: karen galloway
School: bradley central high school
Reason Nominated: shes got a very motherly way of explaining things

Teacher's Name: karen galloway
School: bradley central high school
Reason Nominated: her son goes to my mom's best friends husbands niece's daycare

Teacher's Name: karen galloway
School: bradley central
Reason Nominated: she lets me express my feelings

Teacher's Name: ms. galloway
School: bradley central high school
Reason Nominated: she teaches real good math

Teacher's Name: karen galloway
School: bradley central high
Reason Nominated: she so cool

Teacher's Name: karen galloway
School: bradley central high school
Reason Nominated: she is the fasstest math teacher evr!

Teacher's Name: Rodney Gibson
School: Cleveland High School
Reason Nominated: Teaching Me to sing

Teacher's Name: Jackie Smith
School: Blythe-Bower
Reason Nominated: She works with our special needs preschool class and she does such a great job. Those children need so musch and Jackie gives without thinking twice.

Teacher's Name: 6-Silver CMS- Mrs Bounds
School: CMS
Reason Nominated: She has really made the transition from elementary to middle school seamless for my daughter. She is also kind, patient and dedicated. She has been teaching a long time yet she still has excitement for her class. Her creativity in assignments makes the work seem like play. She is inspiring to her class and to me as a parent

Teacher's Name: Glorida Scott-Richmond
School: Blythe-Bower Elementary
Reason Nominated: Ms. Scott-Richmond has a passion for music. As a result, she is a musical muse to the students at Blythe-Bower. She infuses all aspects of music into her curriculum and integrates core subjects into her lessons. Her enthusiam is infectious and her energy boundless. Children of all ages are polarized by Ms. Gloria Scott-Richmond's vibrant style.

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Ingraham
School: E. L Ross
Reason Nominated: She is great with her students

Teacher's Name: MISS DUNCAN
School: MICHIGAN AVE SCHOOL
Reason Nominated: SHE IS A GREAT 1ST GRADE TEACHER WITH MY SON GAGE!!
HE LOVES HER SO MUCH. SHE IS VERY GOOD WITH ALL THE CHILDREN.

Teacher's Name: Sue Burris
School: Mayfield Elementary
Reason Nominated: She has the experience. Her methods are tried and true. She is very creative in giving the kids independence and building their self confidence. Her demeanor is so pleasant and friendly and she treats each student with such respect. Kudos to Miss Burris. My son loves school because of her class. She makes learning fun and interesting.

Teacher's Name: Stacy Liner
School: EL Ross
Reason Nominated: Her caring heart and enthusiasm for teaching kids makes her a great asset to the teaching profession.

Teacher's Name: Linda Condo
School: Yates Primary
Reason Nominated: Linda is a seasoned teacher. I worked with her for 16 years at Mayfield and Yates. She loves her kids and goes way beyond what is required. You will find her at he school late and on the weekends. She is dedicated to all she takes a part in. The children love to come back and see her year after year. Her special gift is to work with kids and take them to their highest ability. Yates is so blessed to have her as part of their staff. Any parent would be lucky to have their child have her for their first year of school. She is one in a million.

Teacher's Name: Leslie Davis
School: EL Ross
Reason Nominated: she is great teacher

Teacher's Name: Silvia Malon
School: Meigs Middle School
Reason Nominated: She takes the time with the children while not being afraid to live her life for christ and showing that to her stundents and that what alot of teachers are afraid to do today and she is not afraid to live for him and inply it in her job

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Mallick
School: Arnold Elementary
Reason Nominated: She's the greatest

Teacher's Name: Mr Kirkpatrick
School: Lake Forest Middle School
Reason Nominated: great teacher who cares

Teacher's Name: PATTY PUCKETT
School: CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL
Reason Nominated: IN MY 40 TEARS EXPERIENCE, PATTY IS ONE OF THE MOST CAPABLE AND CREATIVE ENGLISH TEACHERS THAT I HAVE ENCOUNTERED.

Teacher's Name: Ms. Ethel Cooper
School: Mayfield - 4th
Reason Nominated: She cares about me as a person, not just how I do on TCAP.

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Hillard
School: North Lee Elementary
Reason Nominated: She is very caring and goes out of her way to help me

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Canida
School: Ocoee Middle School
Reason Nominated: She helps kids to understand English better

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Welch
School: Michigan Avenue Elementary
Reason Nominated: My son, Noland, is learning exceptionally well in 1st grade.

Teacher's Name: Mrs. McCoy
School: Yates Primary
Reason Nominated: Her dedication to my education and the amount of unselfish effort she puts towards teaching is priceless. She's beautiful, patient and lovely. I hope to be just like her one day.

Teacher's Name: Coach Price
School: Cleveland Middle School
Reason Nominated: He's a fun teacher.

Teacher's Name: Mrs Machasek
School: Ocoee Middle School
Reason Nominated: She's awesome

Teacher's Name: Jodi Tillodson
School: EL Ross
Reason Nominated: She cares from the heart. She goes far beyond being a teacher.

Teacher's Name: Sharon Baker
School: E. L Ross
Reason Nominated: She is great with her Students

Teacher's Name: Mrs. McCoy
School: Yates
Reason Nominated: She is special and teaches us lots of good things!

Teacher's Name: Lynn Stuart
School: Mayfield Elementary
Reason Nominated: She is a great teacher. She always greets me with a smile every morning.

Teacher's Name: Donnie Yates
School:
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Teacher's Name: Marilyn Grissom
School: North Lee Elementary
Reason Nominated: Mrs. Grissom is an awesome teacher! She is very kind and understanding, and I enjoy having her for a second grade teacher.

Teacher's Name: mrs foxworth 4-grade
School: blythe-bower
Reason Nominated: has lots of love for her children kind and paitent with all of them

Teacher's Name: Mr. Fretwell
School: Cleveland High School
Reason Nominated: he's the best teacher ever :)

Teacher's Name: Kay Simpkins
School: Yates Primary
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Teacher's Name: Angie Cox
School: Hopewell Elementary
Reason Nominated: She is fun, patient, has a good sense of humor, nice. She explains things really well. I have fun every day!

Teacher's Name: Ethel Cooper
School: Mayfield Elementary School
Reason Nominated: She is a great teacher and person and we love her.

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Burger
School: Lee University
Reason Nominated: She is a very sweet and helpful. I think she is a great teacher and deserves this honor.

Teacher's Name: Kelly Cogdill
School: Yates Primary
Reason Nominated: Kelly has a heart for children. She encourages each child to give his/her best, even if the child exhibits behaviors that turn so many people away. She personifies the label of a "Dedicated Teacher", and we are so appreciative and grateful that our son has her for his teacher.

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Woody, Miss Owens, & Mr. Harrell
School: 6 Green Team @ Cleveland Middle
Reason Nominated: They are more than teachers, they care about your children and their education

Teacher's Name: MISSY STANSBERRY
School: OCOEE MIDDLE
Reason Nominated: She gives 100% of her time,talent, and heart to the students.She is a very caring counselor and deserves to be recognized for it.

Teacher's Name: Mrs. Brantley
School: Michigan Ave
Reason Nominated: Takes time for one on one with all her students and is very understanding with my special needs child!

Teacher's Name: ms. muhonen
School: hopewell
Reason Nominated: she's helped me learn my multiplication tables and always makes us laugh in class

Teacher's Name: Cynthia Summers
School: Blythe Bower
Reason Nominated: She really cares about kids and she is the best teacher in the world. She should be teacher of the month every month! :)

Teacher's Name: Kimberly Womack
School: Yates Primary School
Reason Nominated: Kimberly is the resource teacher at Yates Primary. She has been a wonderful blessing to my child. She is very patient, kind, and willing to do anything she can to help the children. She truly deserves to be teacher of the month. She is an amazing, one of a kind, individual.

Teacher's Name: Donnie Yates
School: Cleveland Middle School
Reason Nominated: He displays a Godly example to the students @ CMS

Teacher's Name: JENNIFER JOHNSON
School: HOPEWELL
Reason Nominated: GREAT WITH THE CHILDREN

Teacher's Name: Jennifer Johnson
School: Hopewell Elementary
Reason Nominated: She was a very good student herself

Teacher's Name: Jennifer Johnson
School: Hopewell Elementary
Reason Nominated: Her students come first

Teacher's Name: Jennifer Johnson
School: Hopewell Elementary
Reason Nominated: A passion for her students

Teacher's Name: Jennifer Johnson
School: Hopewell Elementary
Reason Nominated: No child should be left behind

Teacher's Name: Jennifer Johnson
School: Hopewell Elementary
Reason Nominated: Very resourceful in her approach to teaching

Teacher's Name: JENNIFER JOHNSON
School: HOPEWELL ELT.
Reason Nominated: VERY GOOD WITH CHILDREN

Teacher's Name: Becca Lay
School: Yates Primary
Reason Nominated: She is the best teacher because she has helped me so much this year already. She has made first grade fun. I love school and I can't wait to get to her class everyday. Whether we are cheering our spelling words or writing in our journal I look forward to class. I want to fill her bucket just like she has filled mine . Thank you so much Mrs. Lay for being such a great teacher!

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