'Always Available To Help:' Teacher Spotlight Honors Kathleen Ruiz

NAPERVILLE, IL — Great teachers matter. In Naperville, we’re fortunate to have teachers like Kathleen Ruiz.

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This submission comes from Guadalupe Pena Soto, who nominated Kathleen Ruiz, of Naperville:

How do you know the teacher?

Mrs. Ruiz was my daughter’s 1st grade teacher at Independence Elementary School in Bolingbrook. She put a lot of effort into my daughter’s education She also stayed in contact through the online app all summer, giving the kids reading challenges to keep them encouraged to practice reading. This enforced discipline in a different way, letting kids know that they can always turn around and finish their day with good behavior

What does this person teach?

Elementary 1st grade

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

Her patience, treating each kid according to their needs

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

She is always available to help

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