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<p>Bridges Prep’s Maryanne Harrelson was selected last week as the “Favorite Teacher” by Winning Orthodontic Smiles of Beaufort and Bluffton.</p>
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<p>Harrelson’s student, Jack Conley, nominated her for the award. She received a $100 gift card to Staples as her classroom of surprised students and Bridges administrators cheered, bringing the teacher to tears.</p>
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<p>“Ms. Harrelson finds ways to make each day an exciting adventure of learning for her students,” said Dr. Sherri Herbst, interim Head of School at Bridges Prep. “This award is a nice way for her to know that her students appreciate all she does for them.”</p>
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<p>Harrelson teaches fourth grade and has been at Bridges Prep Charter School only since December, when she took over an existing class.</p>
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<p>Winning Orthodontic Smiles of Beaufort and Bluffton recognizes outstanding teachers nominated by students and visits schools across the area to celebrate teachers.</p>
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<p><em>Photo at top: Jack Conley (front) with 'Favorite Teacher' Maryanne Harrelson holding gift cards and supported by the Bridges Prep Administration and Winning Orthodontic Smiles.</em><br></p>
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