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Newton Teacher of the Year enjoys ‘little steps’ students take toward independence
DeAnna O'Brien
Teacher of the Year DeAnna O'Brien sits in her classroom at Eastside High School. - photo by Tom Spigolon
DeAnna O’Brien says she gets the greatest satisfaction from her job when she sees one of her special education students functioning independently outside the walls of Eastside High School.