PHOENIX — A Gilbert kindergarten teacher is the winner of this month’s Pay Tribute to a Teacher award, presented by Your Valley Toyota Dealers.

Alice Johnson, who teaches at Gilbert Arts Academy, stands out because she takes the time to learn each student’s individual learning style and works closely with parents to make sure she’s helping each child flourish, according to the person who nominated her for the award.

Alongside teaching her kindergarten class, she is assisting with the first grade while the school awaits a new teacher.

“I watched my granddaughter Zahara go from being super shy and scared to being open and joyful and able to see what she was capable of doing and, to me, that meant a lot,” the nominator wrote in their submission. “She doesn’t leave any child out, no matter

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