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Jessica vanSchaik
Position: Kindergarden Teacher
School: Horizon Science Academy Cincinnati
School District: Concept Schools South
City, State: Cincinnati, OH
Jessica vanSchaik was nominated anonymously.
Ms. vanSchaik creates a positive classroom environment by making sure there is laughter in her classroom every day. She shows off her silly side, and this makes students more comfortable being themselves. Having positive laughter in the classroom makes it a safe space for students to learn and make mistakes.