February 16, 2026
✨⭐The latest teacher to be recognized as KWAY's Teacher of the Week is Jessica Harrington, Preschool Teacher at the Little Go-Hawk Learning Center!⭐✨
Jessica Harrington is being celebrated for her genuine love for her students and for making the very first years of school a joyful, inclusive experience.
Jess received numerous nominations, including one from a classroom associate who asked the students what they loved most about "Mrs. Harrington." Their answers say it all:
⭐one student loves that Mrs. Harrington "dances,"
⭐another loves Mrs. Harrington's "question of the day,"
⭐and another student even joked that she calls him "SpongeBob!"
Beyond the fun and games, Jess is recognized by her colleagues for her deep commitment to accessibility. Having served as a paraprofessional before becoming a teacher, she truly understands how to meet every student where they are and treats her entire classroom team as valued partners.
As one nominator put it: “She has a genuine, warm love for everyone... the kids love her, and she makes working every day a blast!”
By creating a classroom where every child feels seen and celebrated, Jess ensures that our youngest Go-Hawks truly Belong.
Please join us in celebrating Jessica Harrington, and in thanking her for her contribution in making Waverly-Shell Rock a place where everyone belongs, grows, and succeeds!
Listen to the KWAY radio announcement at this link: https://on.soundcloud.com/flXL2f5ubwF0Yx4e26
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Nominations for KWAY's Teacher of the Week feature are being accepted continuously through the last week of the school year. Use this form to submit a nomination: https://tinyurl.com/WSRTeacherOfTheWeek
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💛🖤💛🖤 Thanks to Jessica Harrington and ALL of our teachers for making Waverly-Shell Rock Schools a place where EVERYONE belongs, grows, and succeeds! 🦅✨ 🦅✨