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YAY JOSHUA YOUNG! Joshua Young, an English teacher at Mills Godwin High School, is today's "Yay of the Day" honoree! Superintendent Amy Cashwell honored him recently at Godwin.

YAYWORTHY:

Nominator Alyvia Hathaway said:

"He never fails to make his students feel welcomed. In the few weeks we’ve been in school, Mr. Young has brought back my love for English class, and I can’t thank him enough. He nominated me as student of the week at my school, and what he wrote about me gave me the motivation I needed to continue building my writing skills. I feel that it’s only right he gets the recognition he deserves. Mr. Young is more than a teacher: He’s a friend, mentor and overall amazing human being. His energy causes everyone else’s energy to shift in such a positive way. Mr. Young is the best!

"Mr. Young made me feel like the writer I knew I could be. He gives me creative liberty in my writings and has never judged me or any other student for their writings, opinions or beliefs. He’s made a huge impact on each and every one of his classes."

Thank you for all you do, Joshua Young, to make a positive difference and move HCPS forward!

• No. 15 in a series. Nominate a staff member for a "Yay of the Day" at https://www.henricoschools.us/yay-of-the-day.