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Teacher Spotlight: Vanessa Ciocatto Makes A Difference In Gardena

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T-Mobile and Patch are highlighting the contributions made by teachers. (Courtesy of Robert Dougé)

GARDENA, CA — Great teachers matter. In Gardena, we're fortunate to have teachers like Vanessa Ciocatto.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

This submission comes from Robert Dougé who nominated Vanessa Ciocatto of Gardena.

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Teacher’s name

Vanessa Ciocatto

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How do you know the teacher?

Daughter

What does this person teach?

Works with special needs students

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?

Not only has she built a special relationship with her special needs students but she has also built relationships with the regular students and guides them. She really loves all of the students and is really making an impact in their lives. The parents are very appreciative of how she takes the time to work on helping the students whether they are her students or not.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?

SHE REALLY CARES ABOUT EACH AND EVERY STUDENT

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