Alexandria Art Teacher Inspires Students Through Creativity And Encouragement

Alexandria, Virginia — 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 Khalil Garriott, who nominated Krista Garriott. Know someone who should be recognized? Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

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

Krista Garriott

What is your relationship to them?

Wife

How have they made an impact?

Krista Garriott is an art teacher at Edison High School. She makes a tremendous impact on her students. The proof is in the pudding; for example, here’s what one of her students wrote in a thank you card to her recently: “Your art class is 100% the best one I’ve taken in school so far, and I’ve been in many beginning art classes! The creativity you foster is inspiring :) Thank you for all the work you put in running your classes!!! You’re a super awesome teacher ♥️.”

What are three words that best describe them?

Motivating, inspiring, underappreciated.

Thank you for all you do, Krista Garriott!

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