Concord Educator Recognized For Making Every Student Feel Special

Concord, 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 Sarah Glynn, who nominated Elizabeth Schmidt. 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?

Elizabeth Schmidt

What is your relationship to them?

Parent

How have they made an impact?

Miss Schmidt goes above and beyond every single day with her energy, enthusiasm, kindness and dedication to her students. She has created a classroom environment where every child feels seen, loved, safe and truly cared for.

As a TK teacher, she plays such an important role in introducing young children to school and helping shape their first educational experiences. Miss Schmidt has an incredible gift for making her students excited to come to school each day because they know they are entering a classroom filled with warmth, encouragement, patience and joy.

She makes every child feel special and valued while also fostering confidence, curiosity and a love of learning. The positive impact she has on her students and families is impossible to overstate. We feel so grateful that our child has had the opportunity to begin their educational journey with such an exceptional teacher.

What are three words that best describe them?

Nurturing, kind-hearted, joyful.

Thank you for all you do, Elizabeth Schmidt!

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