Her principal says:
She either works, or thinks about her work, all of the time. She is a deeply reflective educator, learning from her students and her colleagues. It is a privilege to work with her, learn from her and share in her passionate goal that all children can be successful.

Her principal says:
Ms. Mushen is a phenomenal teacher. She employees a variety of strategies to make learning in her class fun, engaging, and relevant, while also maintaining high expectations for student performance. She is passionate and her dedication to her students is apparent in all that she does.

Her principal says:
Julie Black is the hardest worker at our school. She is on several committees, hosts our Multi-Cultural Night, runs our student council and has an unlimited abundance of energy for kids.

Her principal says:
Ms. Butler goes above and beyond the school day working with our struggling students. She will spend countless hours after school working with students. After school you will find her classroom full of her students.

Her principal says:
Ms. Sylanski is a master teacher who always goes above and beyond to ensure that ALL students learn in her class. Her demeanor is that of a caring and nurturing individual and she always puts her students first.

Her principal says:
Ms. Lutgen is an unsung hero at Roosevelt High School. She is professional in all of her dealings with students, parents and colleagues. Her passion for helping students find success in math is evident in everything she does.

Her principal says:
Ms. Hoerster works well with both the special education and general education teachers. She's very much a positive force in the building and the first to volunteer for additional duties as needed without any concern that it increases her work load.

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Mr. Hubbard is the key organizer of the city's green school movement. He has created a network at the school involving students, teachers and parents who want to see environmental stewardship grow.

Her principal says:
Ger simply provides a safe challenging learning environment in the classroom. She engages students by making the curriculum relevant. She holds students accountable and teaches them how to recognize their own style of learning.

Her principal says:
Ruth's relationships with her students is the key to success. She recognizes their successes, she mentors, she tutors, she encourages, and her students know that she is their advocate.

Her principal says:
Mrs. Gustafson has positively impacted our teachers' perception of the roles of a library teacher and a school library in helping to achieve academic excellence. Her tireless efforts toward reading advocacy and collaboration with teachers deserve recognition.

His principal says:
Pat involves his 5th grade students in real-world learning. He brings the classroom lessons to life as he creates opportunities for them to apply what they are learning in the outdoor setting.

His principal says:
Christopher creates a classroom atmosphere that is characterized by respect, a belief in each child’s capacity to succeed, and reflects the importance at this critical age to develop every aspect of their being. He truly has a student-centered approach.

Her principal says:
Debbie takes a personal interest in every child and their family. She always finds out if there is a barrier, or obstacle for their success at school and then goes an extra mile to remove the obstacle.

Her principal says:
Ms. Saltsman is a dedicated teacher who believes that every child can succeed. She recognizes that every student is unique and makes sure that they all know that they are special. She encourages them to take chances and fully supports them.

Her principal says:
Ms. Sims is passionate, compassionate, generous, respectful, respected, caring, committed, and highly skilled - and she is all of these things with all people all the time. She creates an environment where students feel valued and want to go.

Her principal says:
Ms. Haskell makes learning fun and enjoyable, and is able to relate to her students' interests in order to make the lessons applicable to their world. She allows students to have a voice in their own learning, and provides each student the opportunity to excel.

Her principal says:
Ms. Conner employs innovative, high leverage moves each day in her classroom. Her students are challenged to read, write and think. She is truly inspiring!

Her principal says:
Ms. Laughlin is an outstanding professional: talented, reflective, highly rational, yet very caring. She is service-oriented with a strong ability to see and contribute to the big picture — guided always by what is best for children.

His principal says:
Watching Mr. Norman in action, an observer would immediately notice that he believes in his students and understands that they have much potential. He simply expects all of his students to be successful and they are.

His principal says:
His genuine love of teaching makes Mr. Agrellas want each student to love learning.

Her principal says:
Ms. Wellehan is one of those well-rounded teachers who embody the spirit of what it means to educate children.

Her principal says:
What sets Ms. Braaten apart is how she creates a love of reading by all her students.