Cleveland’s Own: Wendy Pugh

Darcie Loreno

May 10, 2024 at 6:28 AM

(WJW) — It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and Fox 8 and Kaulig Giving would like to salute Wendy Pugh as Cleveland’s Own.

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Wendy is a first-grade teacher at the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Riverside Elementary.

She is a gifted educator with a unique ability to support a wide range of learners.

Fellow educators often pop into her room to watch her teach, as she always comes up with fun and innovative lessons.

Wendy Pugh: Thanks for being one of Cleveland’s Own.

To nominate someone for Cleveland’s Own, click here.

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