YAY DAWN MAST! Dawn Mast, a kindergarten teacher at Gayton Elementary School, is today's "Yay of the Day" honoree! Superintendent Amy Cashwell honored her recently at Gayton.
YAYWORTHY:
Nominator Nina Khataybeh said,
"Mrs. Mast brings incredible energy and warmth each and every day! As parent of a starting KG’er knowing our child feels that positivity and encouragement gives us peace of mind. The experience of education, feeling encouraged and a sense of patience as you are learning sets the foundation for your learning career, to love learning all starts with inspirational teachers that love what they do, just like Mrs. Mast! Thank you!
"She invited us to share our travels and culture with the rest of our son’s class! That invitation presents as an openness and willingness to foster a sense of belonging through the sharing of what makes us, us!"
Nominator Sarah Ligh said,
"She is truly an exceptional educator who goes above and beyond every single day. Her dedication, kindnessand passion for teaching make a lasting impact on her students. Because of her, my child absolutely loves going to school and comes home excited to share what he has learned each day. Just as importantly, I have complete peace of mind knowing my child is safe, supported and cared for in her classroom. We feel so fortunate to have her — she is simply the best teacher ever!"
Thank you for all you do, Dawn Mast, to make a positive difference and move HCPS forward!
• No. 70 in a series. Read more at https://www.henricoschools.us/yay-of-the-day.