Divine Redeemer Catholic School’s Mrs. Patricia Pugh receives the News 2 Cool Teacher award

After thirty-five years of helping students discover a love for a different language, many call her the heart and soul of Divine Redeemer Catholic School. Spanish teacher Mrs. Patricia Pugh receives the News 2 Cool School Teacher award.

Mrs. Patricia Pugh is in her 35th year teaching Spanish at Divine Redeemer Catholic School in Hanahan.   She is from Ecuador, and although she majored in business in college, she was asked to teach her native language Spanish.  Pugh teaches Spanish to the entire school, from four-year-old students to eighth graders.  She also teaches art.

The Army veteran describes her teaching style as strict, but fun.  Her students win state and national honors for the Spanish exams consistently.  Students say she’s not only a great teacher, but a great person as well.

Congratulations Mrs. Pugh!