LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Charlotte Lee was nominated by a member of the community, Myon Kraus. 

"The reason I am nominating this person is that, despite being a mother of three children, she demonstrates leadership in understanding and addressing the special needs and individual differences of students at school," said Kraus. "She helps students overcome disabilities, improve their skills, develop basic life attitudes and habits, foster emotional stability, and promote social and moral development. Through her dedication, she encourages special needs students to express their creativity."

Ms. Lee is a talented and dedicated teacher at West Valley Elementary School in the Cupertino Unified School District. She is bright and thoughtful, demonstrating an understanding of the needs of her students with dyslexia. Ms. Lee can plan appropriate instruction while managing negative behaviors and working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds. She is friendly yet authoritative, with strong management skills that create a positive environment, setting high expectations while respecting the variety of cultures present. Ms. Lee effectively uses computer technology to enhance her students' learning. In addition, she actively participates in team meetings, parent conferences, and staff development, consistently exhibiting professional behavior, ethics, and values. Her appearance and demeanor are dependable, conscientious, and professional when interacting with students.