Teachers Of The Week: Mrs. Antoinette Ayerle and Mrs. Laura Desa

WEST BABYLON, NY — Everybody has a favorite teacher — maybe it's a teacher who went out of their way to make one student's day or a teacher who brightens up a classroom, whether virtually or in-person, every day.

Two teachers who deserve a shout-out are Mrs. Antoinette Ayerle and Mrs. Laura Desa, who teach second grade at Tooker Avenue Elementary School in West Babylon. Both were nominated as this week's Teachers of the Week by Megan Rao.

Here's what Rao had to say about the teachers:

During the pandemic the second grade teachers have joined together to teach as a team due to COVID-19 restrictions. Mrs. Ayerle and Mrs. Desa have gone above and beyond this year! My daughter is happy. She comes home saying how much fun she had that day. She also will share how positive her teachers are. During these unprecedented times with unheard of circumstances, this is exactly what I want to hear from my daughter! There is the added bonus that she is learning! Mrs. Ayerle and Mrs. Desa are doing hard work and deserve to be the Teachers of the Week!

Congratulations to Mrs. Ayerle and Mrs. Desa!

Do you have a special teacher you think deserves a shout-out for Teacher of the Week? Email priscila.korb@patch.com to nominate your favorite teacher.