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Stamford Teacher of the Year goes to ‘superhero’ Turn of River educator Elba Sims

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By The Stamford Advocate/ Ignacio Laguarda

 

STAMFORD — Turn of River Middle School educator Elba Sims was recently named Stamford Teacher of the Year.

Sims runs the New Arrivals class, which caters to students new to the country. Her classroom is comprised of students from a variety of countries.

“In honoring Elba Sims, the committee recognized her as a dedicated, compassionate, and inspirational teacher and an impassioned and engaged member of her community,” reads a press release from Stamford Public Schools. “She has been compared to a superhero, teaching as many as 20 New Arrival students, who spoke up to eight different languages, at one time. Her classroom is a safe space filled with enriched charts, visuals, vocabulary, and love.”

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Community Day 2025
Saturday, October 18th • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
B1C @ Yerwood • 90 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT
We won't have any activities at the Shippan Center.
Only the 1st floor will be open from 9 am to 5 pm.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Yerwood Center!
Best, B1C Team
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Jounen Kominotè 2025
Samdi 18 Oktòb • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
B1C @ Yerwood • 90 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT
Nou p ap gen okenn aktivite nan Sant Shippan an.
Se sèlman premye etaj la ki pral ouvè soti 9 am pou rive 5 pm.

Nou anvi wè tout moun nan Sant Yerwood la!
Tout pi bon, Ekip B1C
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Sábado, 18 de octubre • 11:00 a. m. - 3:00 p. m.
B1C en Yerwood • 90 Fairfield Ave, Stamford, CT
No habrá actividades en el Centro Shippan.
Solo el primer piso estará abierto de 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.

¡Esperamos verlos a todos en el Yerwood Center!
Atentamente, el equipo de B1C

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