‘Dedicated Special Education Teacher’: Santa Monica Hero

SANTA MONICA, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Nancy Fairchild who nominated friend and teacher Paul Whitehead.

Name: Paul Whitehead

State: CA

Home town: Santa Monica

Hero's job: Education

Relationship to nominee: Friend

Reason for recognition: Paul is a dedicated Special Education High School teacher.

One thing to know: He is committed to working in the inner city and teaching, finding creative ways to teach his kids fundamentals & life skills.

Thank you for all you do, Paul!

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