California Teacher Celebrated For Dedication To Student Success

Reseda, California — Behind every thriving student is someone who believed in them. To celebrate these mentors, Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to spotlight the educators, coaches and role models supporting the next generation.

This submission comes from William Cinnamon, who nominated Heidi Clarke. Know someone who should be recognized? Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

What is the mentor, coach or educator’s name?

Heidi Clarke

What is your relationship to them?

Colleague

How have they made an impact?

Ms. Clarke not only tackles the intricacies of the English language through literature and writing, but relates the subject matter to her students' lives.

Ms. Clarke volunteers her time to chaperone school activities like dances, field trips, and the student newspaper.

Ms. Clarke is at the school early and stays late to help her students succeed.

What are three words that best describe them?

Positive, engaging, and fair.

Thank you for all you do, Heidi Clarke!

Do you know a teacher, coach or mentor making a difference in your community? Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

This content is brought to our community in partnership with T-Mobile.