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Braidwood Preschool Teacher Inspires Love Of Learning In Young Students

From a brand partner: Melanie Kozoil helps preschoolers build confidence and excitement for school, preparing them for kindergarten.

Braidwood, Illinois — 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 Lori Schmitt, who nominated Melanie Kozoil. Know someone who should be recognized? Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

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

Melanie Kozoil

What is your relationship to them?

Parent

How have they made an impact?

Miss K, as she is called by her students, is an amazing teacher and influence on her preschool students. My granddaughter has learned so much and is beyond ready for kindergarten in the fall. She has taught my granddaughter a love of school and learning. She wakes up ready to go to school and is disappointed when there is no school that day. I pray she carries on the foundation and love of learning she received from her.

What are three words that best describe them?

Inspiring, encouraging, remarkable.


Thank you for all you do, Melanie Kozoil!

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