Position: Sixth and Seventh Grade Teacher
School: PS/IS 119 Queens The Glendale
School District: New York City Department of Education #24
City, State: Glendale, NY
Penny Flakowitz was nominated by Chanery Caceres, the aunt of a student.
"Penny has been my nephew's teacher in second, third, and now, sixth grade. Penny has influenced my nephew to be confident in his school work and also has been a great help with his developmental skills. My family and I appreciate Penny with all of our hearts because she understands my nephew like no other teacher. Penny treats her students equally and makes them feel welcome and happy. My nephew never comes home upset," said Caceres.