Teacher Tribute Wall

“She works hard to make school a fun experience for her students. My son is constantly coming home with fun rhymes to help him with his times tables, sweet stories of things she did or said to engage the students. She has made a difficult year much more enjoyable.” Nominated by: Jennifer Reeves

“Samantha Harper is AMAZING!! She is a special needs teacher at Spectrum Academy and not only loves her students but SAVES their lives!! Yesterday my son was choking on a piece of candy and she and an aide gave him the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the candy. It worked! I’m so thankful for their certification […]

“It was no small task to accommodate all the restrictions caused by Covid-19, add on top of that being transferred to a new school and in the middle of construction updates! Our principal has risen to the task and lived by his motto to “out crazy the crazy!” Our students have never had a better […]

“Miss Mecham is amazing! Even before the school year started she called all the students to talk to them individually so they weren’t scared. She dresses up almost daily sometimes multiple costumes throughout the day to coincide with the lesson she is teaching, she mails birthday and holiday cards to her students, she makes learning […]

“She had been through a lot this last year. Cancer, and now this covid virus has hit hard. But no matter how she felt or how she feels right now, she deeply cares about her students and helps me, her sub, to make sure everything is just perfect in her classroom.” Nominated by: Rita Winmill

“Wendy is a Second Grade Teacher who continues to go above and beyond her requirements for teaching. In addition to spending time in her class and making sure that the 22+ students are not only safe but are excited to learn each day, but she is also responsible for each of her online students and […]

“Mindy is one of the most patient, caring and wonderful educators I have ever been around. She teaches ABS students and they can present a challenge every day. She always stays calm handling any situation that she is presented with. Mindy also goes out of her way to help her staff and students feel safe […]

“Ann is fantastic!!! She has been teaching for over 30 years and is still excited to teach every day (in person or online) The kids absolutely adore her and she makes learning fun, exciting and something they want to continue the rest of their lives. She is kind, funny, smart, and an all around amazing […]

“Travis teaches science and biology at Cedar High school and previously taught at Cedar Middle School. He lost his right leg serving in Afghanistan in 2007 and turned his passion for helping youth into a teaching degree. He is a favorite of students and faculty alike with his positive attitude and always looking to serve. […]

“Her students love her. She truly loves and cares about her students needs and feeling cared for in school. She goes up and beyond to make each child feel special.” Nominated by: Jose Silva

“Mr. Matt has been the kindergarten teacher for all 5 of my children. He puts his all in to his teaching everyday. He is also a musician and has put much of what is learned in kindergarten to song. My daughter struggles with dyslexia and writing (dysgraphia). Mr. Matt deciphered her scribbled attempts at writing […]

“No teacher loves being at school and with his students more than Jason. He’s a wonderful educator and mentor and takes his job seriously. He’s been flexible in this environment and he’s done a great job.” Nominated by: Krysti Walker