The Banana Files: Hannah Jensen

 



Top Banana:

Hannah Jensen

 

 


Hannah Jensen is our next Top Banana.

 

If I am feeling fatigued by the demands of the job, I can always visit Hannah’s room and feel rejuvenated by her infectious energy and positivity.  She has been managing our most challenging classroom this year, usually without enough paraprofessionals on hand.  She is rarely absent and never fails to exhibit a remarkable determination to embrace whatever the day presents.  Every day, she makes a critical difference in ensuring that we are meeting the needs of our most fragile and volatile students.  In short, Hannah is a model of grit—a quality that our profession has especially demanded of us during this school year.

 

Thank you, Hannah.  We are deeply grateful for your invaluable service to your students and colleagues.

 
 



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