Moline Dual-Language Elementary Teacher Honored For Building A “True Sense Of Community”

The new year and new Spring semester is underway and as kids are working hard, we're going out again for our surprises with Ultimate Chocolates to highlight and reward a deserving Quad Cities teacher.

It's now time to announce this week's B100 & Ultimate Chocolate's QC Teacher of the Week!

Congrats to Marlen Perez, 3rd-grade teacher at Lincoln-Irving Elementary in Moline!

Ms. Perez was nominated by a parent of one of her students. Carrie said in her nomination:

I am nominating my son’s teacher Ms. Marlen Perez at Lincoln-Irving Elementary School in Moline. She teaches dual language (English and Spanish) third grade, who goes above and beyond for her students every single day. She creates a welcoming classroom where students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn in two languages. Each morning she starts the day with a class meeting that gives students space to share anything on their minds before lessons begin, helping them feel heard and emotionally ready to learn. This routine builds strong relationships, confidence, and a true sense of community. Her dedication to both academic growth and emotional well being makes her an incredible teacher.

Awesome job, Ms. Perez!

For being our QC Teacher of the Week, Ms. Perez has been rewarded with a B100 Prize Pack, including stickers, a shirt, and more, plus chocolate goodies from Ultimate Chocolates in Bettendorf!

Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Ms. Perez!

Do you know a teacher who should win? Don't wait until the end of the semester to nominate them! Tell us the teacher you think is the best! To nominate your favorite teacher for QC Teacher of the Week, click the button below:

Congrats to our QC Teacher of the Week winners!