GILBERT, Ariz. — This morning our 12News A+ Teacher series continues with an East Valley educator, who makes a difference in the lives of students and staff every single day.
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12News journalist Trisha Hendricks takes us to Patterson Elementary School in Gilbert, as Paula Dunnett’s daughter Kaylin surprised her during a fun class in the school garden.
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Congratulations Mrs. Dunnett!
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The free 12News+ app from 12News lets users stream live events — including daily newscasts like "Today in AZ" and "12 News" and our daily lifestyle program, "Arizona Midday"—on Roku and Amazon Fire TV.
12News+ showcases live video throughout the day for breaking news, local news, weather and even an occasional moment of Zen showcasing breathtaking sights from across Arizona.