Show of support for beloved Newport Beach teacher

Michele Gile reports from Newport Beach where Elle Smith, a fifth grade teacher at Mariners Elementary School, has received an outpouring of support after announcing that a serious illness will prevent her from finishing out the school year.

[@niklorenz2531]

I used to go to Mariners a while back. She was my teacher twice, Once in first grade and then in fifth. I wasn't always the smartest kid and I would always lack behind other students. But Mrs. Smith would ALWAYS be there to support me. She is what all teachers should be. Much Love Mrs. Smith!

[@kloieurquiza]

Aw she was my fifth grade teacher! She is the sweetest and most supportive person ever!

[@debraduran2012]

Oh no my son had her she is unbelievable teacher

[@optimusprinceps3526]

Get better soon

[@charlessantee8329]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@khlokhlo]

i go to that school and she is my teacher, but since she cant teach us anymore we have a student teacher

[@allisonoberg5575]

Same

[@khlokhlo]

@@allisonoberg5575 oh hi allie 😜

[@cumshooter4000]

KHLOE OMG 😨

[@syioua]

This was my besties teacher

[@mariacisneros7743]

Hola buenas tardes saludos bendiciones 👍 🙏 amen 🙏 muy bien noticiero

[@Choppswrld21]

Yurr

[@fireking68]

What is the illness ? You go do a story and it is not complete .

[@garbanzofish3551]

She has TBA.

[@disiamtheillusion]

Doing anything but teaching actual knowledge.stop w the indoctrination

[@sarahbaartmansrevenge]

yep, and there’s that …