Plainfield ESL Teacher Shouted Out For Prioritizing Students

PLAINFIELD, IL — Great teachers matter. In Plainfield, we're fortunate to have teachers like Kristine Demke.

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This submission comes from Tom Demke who nominated Kristine Demke of Plainfield.

Teacher’s name

Kristine Demke

How do you know the teacher?

My wife

What does this person teach?

ESL

Why do you believe the teacher should be recognized or honored?

My wife goes above and beyond to make her students, her number one priority. She works countless hours throughout the school year on her own time making sure her students are excelling. She does the same in the summer along with taking care of five kids.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the teacher?

How much she cares for all her students.

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