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Wayne Teacher of the week: Marsha Hensley, Garfield Elementary School

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Who she is: Marsha Hensley is a third-grade teacher at Garfield Elementary School in Wyandotte.

Background: This will be Hensley’s eighth year of teaching.

Why nominated: Hensley has the ability to get students excited about learning and makes all of her students feel very smart and special. Her success is proven year after year, as she teaches exemplary math lessons so that all students grasp the concepts. She also motivates every student to read well. Hensley is excited about learning and models that for her students. Nothing is too much work if it makes a difference for her students.

She says: “I love teaching my students, working in Wyandotte, and at Garfield Elementary School. My students are so great, it makes my job so much fun.”