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Teachers: We want to hear how you’re inspiring students

Jazzmyne Townsend, who teaches kindergarten through fifth grade in Washington, D.C., goes the extra mile for her students, creating personalized lesson plans and fostering in them a love of books. TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager shares her story — and surprises her with a donation of 350 children’s books from Harper Collins!