Racine Chess Coach Helps Students Think Several Moves Ahead

Racine, Wisconsin — 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 Valerie Larkin, who nominated Edward Larkin. Know someone who should be recognized? Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.

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

Edward Larkin

What is your relationship to them?

Spouse

How have they made an impact?

Ed Larkin, or Mr. L, is known as the chess coach for RUSD. He teaches Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Chess as part of the RUSD Extended Learning Program. His goal is to make sure students learn problem-solving skills through the game of chess. Each student is gifted a chess board from Mr. L so that they can continue to learn and teach others the game of chess.

He continues to host Chess Piece ☮️ Summits throughout the school year, where he invites first responders to learn and play this intergenerational game from his students. He also hosts chess games with his ChessMates clubs at both the Racine and Kenosha public libraries. His passion for the game of chess and the lessons he teaches through SEL Chess have had a great impact on our community.

What are three words that best describe them?

Passionate, Leader, Go-getter.

Thank you for all you do, Edward Larkin!

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