Teacher Of The Week: Mrs. Fran Coiro

WEST ISLIP, NY - Everybody has a favorite teacher — maybe it's a teacher who went out of their way to make one student's day or a teacher who brightens up a classroom every day.

One teacher who deserves a shout-out is Mrs. Fran Coiro from West Islip's Paul J. Bellew Elementary School. Mrs. Coiro was nominated as this week's Teacher of the Week by Allison Melengic.

Here's what she had to say about Mrs. Coiro:

She is an amazing teacher who encourages and inspires her students. This is a woman who has a clear and obvious passion for teaching. My daughter is in her 4th grade class and she is so excited about what is taking place during the school day. Her face lights up when she talks about what they are working on, what they are reading and what they are learning. Mrs. Coiro has fostered a love of learning in my child.

Congratulations to Mrs. Coiro!

Do you have a special teacher you think deserves a shout-out for Teacher of the Week? Email priscila.korb@patch.com to nominate your favorite teacher.