Sarah lentz. She is a truly gifted teacher who teaches with compassion and dedication!

Sarah Lentz! She's a wonderful person and truly a gifted teacher. Both of my children have had her and she managed to make their introduction to elementary school a fantastic experience for all of us.

Sarah Lentz, kindergarten teacher at Barrows School in Reading. Ms. Lentz is a dedicated and caring individual who makes all of her students feel important and loved. She fosters an atmosphere of respect for each other and for learning. Ms. Lentz is creating the base experiences that will help our children be life long learners and make this world a better place. Her warmth and dedication to the kindergartens of the Barrows School makes Ms. Lentz loved by all who meet her, parents as well as children.

Sarah Lentz

Lindsay Felix - her unconditional giving to others never ends. She is an inspiration to others. She sets the bar high and surpasses it. She is friendly to everyone. There aren't enough kinds words I can say about her.

Sandra Schick
Sarah Lentz, Wondeful person & great teacher my dauther love her!

Sarah Lentz. Our children could not have more dedicated, loving, caring as well as professional teacher.

Sarah Lentz

Sarah Lentz

Sarah Lentz

Sarah Lentz! Amazing teacher.

Sarah Lentz. In light of recent events especially, as a parent it's so important to know there is someone there in your child's life everyday making them feel special, loved and safe. I have several children myself yet am still amazed at Sarah's ability to creat such a fun and happy classroom while keeping them all in line at the same time! As my daughter says, she is awesome!

Sarah Lentz is so kind, funny, and energetic - she is amazing! After only meeting her new class briefly at orientation she knew each of their names calling them in one by one on the first day of school! The entire first week my son came home saying "I have the best teacher ever!". Sarah makes learning fun and creates excitement in every activity. We are so lucky to have wonderful teachers like Sarah in our schools!
Jeanene

Sarah Lentz. Amazed by her talent and committment to teaching!

Sarah Lentz - She's a great teacher! All the kids love her and she makes going to school exciting and learning fun.

Sarah Lentz

Johanna Trojer!
Sarah Lentz! Very engaged and wonderful Teacher! The kids love her - and so do the parents. She makes learning to be a lot of fun!

My grandaughter thinks Sarah Lentz is an amazing teacher. Ms Lentz makes school so enjoyable for her every single day.

Sarah Lentz

Ms Sarah Lentz is amazing

Sarah Lentz- the most amazing teacher there is!

Sarah Lentz

Sarah Lentz

Frank Carey. Coach Carey has been a positive influence on thousands of NRHS students throughout his 47 year career in education. In the past year he has been honored as the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's Baseball Coach of the year. He was selected by the National High School Baseball Coaches Association as the National High School Coach of the Year and he was inducted into the NHSBCA Hall of Fame. In addition Coach Carey led the Hornets to a Division III State Title (the 5th of his career). He currently stands at 697 career wins; second all-time in state history.

Frank Carey is a North Reading institution and should be the local Person of the Year.

Mary
Sarah Lentz. My nephew Patrick Daly loves to go to school every day thanks to Ms. Lentz and her wonderful way with children.

Sarah Lentz is an amazing kindergarten teacher and wonderful person! She guides our children-- and their parents-- through the transition into elementary school with such ease, kindness and good humor. We are lucky to have her!

Sarah Lentz is a wonderful teacher and member of our community. She is incredibly kind and generous with her time and attention. She makes our children feel safe and secure, and has taught me so very much about kindergarten!

Sarah Lentz

Lindsay Barnes-Felix.

Sarah Lentz!

I vote for Sarah Lenz.........Good teachers are the backboone of our society and
should be recognized when they make a difference in her students lives.......My grandson, Patrick has learned to enjoy learning due to her guidance.Ty Charlie Hanf

Sarah Lentz
I feel so fortunate that my daughters' first school experience has been being taught by Ms. Lentz. She is a special person and amazing teacher. She's got the magic touch and is like no other!

Sarah Lentz! We couldn't have asked for a more caring, warm hearted and devoted teacher when our oldest had her and we are so happy that our youngest will have her next year! Just about every day she asks me how many more days until she has Ms Lentz! We LOVE her!!!!

Sarah Lentz. She makes the introduction to school an easy one. She is kind, caring and funny. The children learn so much with her - whether she has 17 kids in her class or 23 . . . she handles it all with grace. We love Ms. Lentz!

I feel so lucky that Sarah chose teaching as a profession, and even more lucky that my girls have had the special experience of being in her class. Sarah is truly one in a million. I have no doubt that she cares as much about my child's development and growth as I do - and she has the skill and commitment to make every child's time in kindergarten a success. She is warm, funny, loving and understanding. Sarah is a treasure.

Sarah Lentz! I feel so fortunate that both my kids had her for kindergarten. She's warm, funny, creative and full of energy. She makes kindergarten so much fun for the kids (and parents too!). It was a wonderful introduction to the Reading school system for our whole family.

OUR VOTE IS FOR SARAH LENTZ!!!! She is our first experience with a teacher in the public school setting and we could not be happier with you. She is simply amazing - a true gift for all of our children. Our daughter LOVES to go to school each and every day and is blossoming into a such a wonderful little girl curious about everything around her. In light of the recent events in CT, you realize more than ever, how precious time is and how important it is for your child to be simply and purely happy. I know that Sarah gives my child and all the other student she has taught and continues to teach, the most happiness a child could ever ask for - I do not want want to go to full day kindergarten because I want to be guaranteed Ms. Lentz for my next three children to come through Barrows School!

Sarah Lentz!! She not only is a talented and caring teacher but she also is gracious, loving and immensely compassionate. All my three kids have had her for kindergarten and love her. She was born to teach and we are so fortunate to have her in our community!

I can't say enough good things about Sarah Lentz. She is a truly gifted teacher. We're so lucky to have her in Reading.

All three of my daughters have had Sarah Lentz and each will tell you what a wonderful teacher she is. Sarah is truly one of those people who has made a difference in my girls' lives. They will always look back on their Kindergarten experience with her and say she is someone who inspired them to learn. She goes above and beyond in her profession and it is refreshing to know someone who sincerely loves what they do.

I vote for Sarah Lentz, Kindergarten Teacher at the Barrows School as well, for all the same reasons that Jennifer Calvert Maldonado mentioned. My 8 yr. old had Ms. Lentz and now my 6 yr. old has Ms. Lentz for a Kindergarten Teacher. My 6 yr. old can't wait to go to school everyday just to see Ms. Lentz. Sarah Lentz is a very kind, caring and sensitive person and very devoted to her "Kids". Any child who has had the pleasure of having Ms. Sarah Lentz for a Kindergarten Teacher is the luckiest kid ever. And as a parent I feel lucky as well that both my girls had the pleasure of having her for a teacher. You know a teacher has made a huge impact on your child's life when they have gone off to middle school and on their way home from school stops in the Barrows playground just to say Hi to Ms. Lentz and give her a hug. She is just an amazing and incredible person!

Sarah Lentz!!

My vote is for Arline !! I for one am glad there are people willing to help those at the other end of the age spectrum. "Elderly" can be a lonely, scary and helpless place. It's comforting to know there will be someone there to do for the people that can't do for themselves.

Ms.Lentz! She dedicates so much of her time and energy to make learning fun. She is just fantastic!

As kind as it is to be nominated for "Local Person of the Year" in NR Patch, there are many other residents that deserve this nomination and do just as much within our community, if not more, then I do. I truly enjoy giving back to NR and surrounding communities and participating in every way I do. Thank you dearly for this nomination but I personally believe Coach Frank Carey is truly the "Local Person of the Year" in NR. Coach Carey began his career in NR as a teacher. I recall having him as my gym teacher here in NR and his values are carried with me through today. I remember particular moments and conversations that he took the time to have with me as a young rebellious child growing up in NR. Along with his teaching career, generations later are blessed to have him as a coach. And not just a typical coach, but one that instills values, goals and dreams in every child he interacts with. My oldest son participates in his summer baseball school and thinks the world of Coach Carey! My oldest son first met Coach Carey as a coach on the field at a Lynn Spirits Minor League baseball game and to this day can honestly say that the regard each of his players have, each of his admirers have and each of his students have is a very high regard. Coach Carey's success on and off the field is immeasurable to those who have personally gained a piece of their own character merely because of having Coach Carey, at some point, as a part of their lives.

Sarah Lentz...We have been blessed to able to have had Sarah as a teacher and it is so comforting to know that she cares for our children as much as we do as parents.

Sarah Lentz!!! Both of my boys have been so blessed to have had her as a teacher!!!

Sarah Lentz. So many wonderful things have been said about her above, and they are all 100% true! She is a witty, energetic teacher who makes learning fun for her young students, and a fantastic communicator who keeps parents informed of classroom and school happenings through weekly newsletters and frequent emails. More importantly, she has created for her students a friendly, respectful environment that fosters learning and creativity. We are very fortunate to have her!

Sarah Lentz. Every day she helps my son and all of her students to learn phonics, writing, math, and all the other vital parts of the curriculum, in a very short time, and fosters their excitement to learn. Ms. Lentz is helping them make the transition from play-based preschool to curriculum-based elementary school in a way that encourages them to love school all their lives!

Sarah Lentz - she is a great educator, a champion for the kids and a cheerleader for the classroom. She eases the kids' anxiety and she promotes their learning in a fun, safe environment. Her enthusiasm is infectious and her approach is effective. She is a great asset to the Barrows school and the community of Reading.

Sarah Lentz - I can't imagine a better kindergarten teacher. She is a very dedicated and effective teacher who consistently goes above and beyond. We love her enthusiasm in the classroom and feel lucky to have her!

Sarah Lentz!

Definitely Sarah Lentz. She is a credit to her profession.

Why does it seem that there is an orchestrated campaign to honor Sarah Lentz, whoever she may be?

You seem to be questioning the entire point of a community-nominated poll.

Frank Carey has my vote. Any teacher/coach who has logged in more than 40 years working with high school students, bringing home several championships not to mention more than 600 wins is deserving of the Person of the Year. Especially in 2012 when North Reading did not have a "star" player to carry the team, just good old fashioned practice sweat and team working brought the championship title home again to North Reading.

Arline Lumb-Garlington is an amazing woman who works very hard providing elderly care and inspiration.

Sarah Lentz is an amazing teacher, loving sister/aunt and the most amazing friend a girl could have. Reading is blessed to have her inspire and teach their children. Her patience, humor and dedication far surpass the expectations of a Reading Public Schools teacher. She exceeds every expectation of the kindergarten parents, is meeting the needs of all her learners and is progressing towards being Teacher of the year!!!!

Sarah Lentz! She is a truly gifted educator. The best there is. My children were lucky to have such a fun, dedicated professional as their introduction to the Reading school system.

Sarah Lentz is an amazing educator. Sarah loves teaching and is always looking for better ways to educate her students. Anyone who has been lucky enough to come in contact with her, is inspired by her dedication to teaching.