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Philly Special Needs Teacher Has 'Heart Of Gold:' Teacher Spotlight
Kelly McCurdy teaches children with autism spectrum disorder in Philadelphia who "loves her school kids so much," a Patch reader said.
PHILADELPHIA — Great teachers matter. In Philadelphia, we're fortunate to have teachers like Kelly McCurdy.
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This submission comes from Holly Puca who nominated Kelly McCurdy of Philadelphia.
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Teacher’s name
Kelly McCurdy
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How do you know the teacher?
My future daughter-in-law.
What does this person teach?
Elementary to autistic children.
Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?
Just because she loves her school kids so much - and has a heart of gold for special needs children in general.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?
That she is a LOVING person.
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