2023 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May 2023 Page 25 see his students doing well, growing in and out of the classroom. He did his best in being equally attentive to each one of his students, supporting everyone’s lives, interests and careers despite their opinions of his class. He’s a very open minded and caring person, and much more than just a teacher. He wanted to commission me for a painting in trade for a nice portfolio case for college because he knew my parents weren’t supporting me with supplies (or at all financially). He always had food for me at the beginning of class because I was so thin. Coop's the only teacher I've felt safe enough to talk to about my life at home and know I wouldn't be judged. He gave students the room to have a break mentally in his class if it was needed. If he noticed a student falling asleep or not paying attention, instead of scolding them, he would make a lighthearted joke then offer a hand to listen Continued --
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