Teacher appreciation: Dawn Phillips

Mickey Starling reporter3@greenepublishing.com Dawn Phillips never has to wonder if she is making a difference. As a K-4-5 instructor at Kellie’s Kindergarten Prep, in Lee, she sees the wonder in the eyes of her young students as the “lightbulb” of understanding comes on during lessons. Phillips has enjoyed watching kids learn since 1992. While kids this young can bring plenty of challenges to the table, Phillips never tires from helping kids make connections academically and matu