Teacher Of The Week: Ms. Laura Guire

COPIAGUE, 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.

One teacher who deserves a shout-out is Ms. Laura Guire, a special education teacher at Copiague Middle School. She was nominated by Diane Pulzone.

Here's what the Pulzone had to say about Ms. Guire:

I've never met a more caring, kind professional in my 37 years of teaching. She treats the children as if they are her own. She buys them bottled water, snacks, gifts, school supplies, and more. She recognizes their every achievement, no matter how small. Her words are always positive which helps her students feel good about themselves and strive to do well in school. Whenever she walks out of the classroom, the children ask her to stay and say, "I love you." Every teacher should strive to make their classrooms a home away from home like Mrs. Guire does for her students.

Congratulations to Ms. Guire! Thank you for all that you do.

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.