Every now and then, I like to write about people who inspire me, people who have made a real impact in this community. Recently, I was a guest on a podcast where I was asked, as I often am, about my “secret sauce.” The heart of my answer always comes back to one of the core values of LinkUnite: showing up. And that’s exactly what brings me to someone truly special, Georgia Perreault, or as the students at Monson High School know her, Miss P.
Georgia is a health teacher at Monson High School, and for the class of 2026, including my son, Shane, she’s also their class advisor. But she’s far more than just a teacher. Miss P shows up in every sense of the word. I see her at many athletic games (both boys and girls), school events, and many functions, from the NHS induction to the little moments in between. She engages with each and every student she meets, and it’s not just a passing hello or a quick smile. You can see she’s built real connections with these kids, and it’s clear that she knows and cares deeply about them.
In a time where so much in education feels temporary, with teachers and staff moving on and schools facing constant changes, Miss P is the embodiment of consistency and heart. She is that light, the one who truly makes a difference. There’s a power in having someone like Georgia, someone who shows up for her students, stays invested, and leads by example.
I’ll be the first to admit I couldn’t be a teacher or administrator in education. Not in Monson, or anywhere else to be honest. My co-workers are my dogs, and they only get out of line sometimes! I don’t have the patience or the energy to handle what teachers face daily, but I am so grateful that the students at Monson High School have someone like Miss P to look up to. Miss P isn’t just a teacher. She’s a guide, a mentor, and an example of what it means to truly show up for others. She inspires me and reminds me why showing up, even when it’s hard, is the foundation of true leadership.
"Miss P is a reminder that the greatest impact a teacher can have isn't measured in grades or test scores, but in the relationships they build and the lives they change."
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