Emily Chandler, a special education teacher at P.S. 371 Lillian L. Rashkis High School, received the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence, including a $25,000 prize, for her innovative teaching methods. The award honors NYC teachers who inspire learning through passion and creativity. Chandler works at a D75 school that caters to students with significant challenges, teaching various subjects and integrating real-world experiences into her lessons. She emphasizes the importance of believing in students' potential to foster their success. Chandler also received a $10,000 grant for an arts-based initiative to enhance her teaching.
"I'm deeply honored to receive this recognition, but the real reward is seeing my students discover their potential and achieve success they never thought possible."
"When you believe in students and give them real-world learning experiences, they can rise to meet every challenge."
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