Kallie Petit, Academy Park Elementary
Jul 10, 2026, 1:12 PM | Updated: Jul 14, 2026, 4:18 pm
“Kallie is an incredible teacher and teammate. She works hard every day to help her students grow and truly believes they are capable of more. She holds her students to high expectations while giving them the tools and support they need to succeed. She doesn’t settle for “good enough.” She pushes her students because she knows they can achieve great things, and they are better because of it.
Teaching alongside Kallie has made me a better educator. She keeps me grounded when I come up with another one of my big ideas and helps me turn those ideas into something we can actually accomplish. She’s honest, dependable, and willing to jump in and work through challenges with me. We balance each other well, and I know I can count on her to help make things happen.
Kallie’s dedication, strong work ethic, and commitment to helping students reach their potential make her an incredible teacher. She challenges both her students and those around her to keep growing, and our school is better because of the example she sets every day.”
-Caitlin Gannon
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