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Fairfax Public Speaking Teacher Makes Lasting Impact On Student Confidence

From a brand partner: Sumedha Bahri helped one student become more comfortable speaking in front of classmates.

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Patch and T-Mobile are highlighting the educators and role models helping students grow and succeed. This submission comes from Sasha, who nominated Sumedha Bahri.
Patch and T-Mobile are highlighting the educators and role models helping students grow and succeed. This submission comes from Sasha, who nominated Sumedha Bahri. (Shutterstock)

Fairfax, 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 Sasha, who nominated Sumedha Bahri. 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?

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Sumedha Bahri

What is your relationship to them?

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Public speaking teacher

How have they made an impact?

Helped me become much more confident when speaking in my classes.

What are three words that best describe them?

Funny, confident, caring.

Thank you for all you do, Sumedha Bahri!

Do you know a teacher, coach or mentor making a difference in your community? Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

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