Student Thanks Teacher for Academic Growth

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  Lillyonna, a Longview student, submitted a 'Star Polisher' nomination for Mrs. McGowen, her teacher“Star Polisher: Mrs. McGowen Jul 29 2026 10:00 AM What is your name? Lillyonna Tell us who you would like to thank for being a "star polisher". Mrs. McGowen How did this person make a difference in your life? "She made a difference in my life by helping me get better at reading than ever before. Yes, I still might not be fully there yet, but I am closer than ever to being there than before, and I'm only going to get better from here on forward. She also helped me get way better at grammar and to actually do my work, because it pays off, and I just never fully learned to do that till I learned it last school year." If you'd like to submit a Star Polisher please fill out this form!”
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  The nomination was submitted on July 29, 2026“Star Polisher: Mrs. McGowen Jul 29 2026 10:00 AM What is your name? Lillyonna Tell us who you would like to thank for being a "star polisher". Mrs. McGowen How did this person make a difference in your life? "She made a difference in my life by helping me get better at reading than ever before. Yes, I still might not be fully there yet, but I am closer than ever to being there than before, and I'm only going to get better from here on forward. She also helped me get way better at grammar and to actually do my work, because it pays off, and I just never fully learned to do that till I learned it last school year." If you'd like to submit a Star Polisher please fill out this form! Source: https://www.longviewschools.com/post-detail/~board/points-of-pride/post/star-polisher-mrs-mcgowen-2026”
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  The nomination states Mrs. McGowen helped Lillyonna improve her reading skills“She made a difference in my life by helping me get better at reading than ever before.”
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  The nomination states Mrs. McGowen helped Lillyonna improve her grammar“She also helped me get way better at grammar and to actually do my work, because it pays off, and I just never fully learned to do that till I learned it last school year.”
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  The nomination states Mrs. McGowen's help led to better academic performance“She made a difference in my life by helping me get better at reading than ever before. Yes, I still might not be fully there yet, but I am closer than ever to being there than before, and I'm only going to get better from here on forward. She also helped me get way better at grammar and to actually do my work, because it pays off, and I just never fully learned to do that till I learned it last school year.”
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  Lillyonna noted she is 'closer than ever to being there' in reading“She made a difference in my life by helping me get better at reading than ever before. Yes, I still might not be fully there yet, but I am closer than ever to being there than before, and I'm only going to get better from here on forward.”
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  Lillyonna has learned to complete work that 'pays off'“She also helped me get way better at grammar and to actually do my work, because it pays off, and I just never fully learned to do that till I learned it last school year.”
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  Lillyonna says she had not fully grasped the concept of work that 'pays off' beforeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Longview Schools 'Points of Pride' program collects such nominationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The program collects nominations to recognize educators' contributions to student successNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.