Great Bristol Teacher's 'Dedication To His Students Is Extraordinary'

BRISTOL, CT — Great teachers matter. In Bristol, we're fortunate to have teachers like John P. Hanrahan.

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This submission comes from John A. Hanrahan who nominated his son, 3rd grade teacher John P. Hanrahan of Bristol.

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

His dedication to his students is extraordinary. John (JP) is caring and sensitive, he sees his students as individuals and he understands that good teaching is founded on building relationships and that building relationships is based on trust - and that trust is founded on care.

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

That teaching is much more than a job - it is his mission.

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