His principal says:
Mr. Delaney is an exemplary example of what every child deserves in elementary school in a Physical Education teacher. By working with their talents and encouraging students to strive for more, he continually creates a positive learning environment.

Her principal says:
Ms. Culbertson’s art classes are challenging and produce amazing artists that submit artwork to national contests. She also co-created our science curriculum which has resulted in our students passing the WASL with the highest percentage in the district.

Her principal says:
Ms. Baeder’s passion for science is evident. Her hands on science classes keep students excited about science and engaged in learning. She is dedicated, committed and has the talent and compassion to become a master teacher.

Her principal says:
Ms. Giraldo's dedication, commitment, and effort to support student success is second to none. She is highly respected by the entire school community and has proven over and over again that she is the heart and soul of the Proyecto Saber program.

Her principal says:
Ms. Crawford is as much a teacher as she is a facilitator of learning. She sets the bar high for each of her students knowing that each will reach their target. Ms. Crawford encourages their special talents first of all by acknowledging that they have them and then promoting them.

Her principal says:
Ms. Watts models excellence in everything she does...she walks her talk! She is a wonderful role model, a humble and reflective practitioner, tough and soft at just the right time and right place, and an amazing representative of the face of Seattle Public Schools.

Her principal says:
Ms. Kumata is an amazing teacher with an incredible success rate with students. She has been at John Muir for 17 years and has the skills of an accomplished veteran, but still has the energy and willingness to learn of a new teacher.

His principal says:
Mr. Hilton has been a gifted, tireless, inspired teacher of and advocate for students with special needs for over a decade. He creates a caring, challenging climate with trust and high expectations.

Her principal says:
Ms. Thompson’s energy, enthusiasm and commitment to literacy is phenomenal. She creates a climate of excitement around reading and learning in the library, making it the heart of the school.

Her principal says:
Louie teaches her students life skills, and shows them how to communicate with the assistance of pictures and technology. She is the embodiment of a compassionate, caring and effective teacher.

His principal says:
Mr. Stevenson is the epitome of team. He continually gives 110% to our students and staff at Maple. He is always willing to jump in and help wherever needed for the success of our students and the betterment of our school.

Her principal says:
Ms. Newell has dedicated herself to the education of students with Autism for over thirty years. She is an exceptional, dedicated and passionate advocate for her students, and ensures that they all meet with success at their highest potential.

Her principal says:
Ms. Hare is an extraordinary educator who uses instills in all of our students a passion for reading, writing, and communication with a focus on critical topics of environmental and world cultures significance. I would like to see Ms. Hare's work held up as a model of what one teacher, working together with colleagues, parents, guardians, and community volunteers, can accomplish.

Her principal says:
Ms. Ruzycki is an outstanding teacher who works relentlessly to provide students with amazing science lessons that are differentiated for all levels of learning. Her lessons are very experiential and hands on, resulting in her students becoming very engaged in their own learning.

His principal says:
Mr. Cerquitella is the constant professional and wants all students that he comes in contact with to be successful. He is always asking how and looking at ways we can improve student achievement. He is truly an exceptional teacher, and is what Garfield is all about.

Her principal says:
Ms. Johnson is selfless and fully committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure a quality education for all of our children at the Academy. Her passion and dedication to the teaching profession is an inspiration.

His principal says:
Mr. Ohashi is a teacher who works tirelessly to bring about outstanding student achievement in all his students. He builds strong relationships with students and inspires them to not only work hard at their math, but to find the beauty in the subject.

Her principal says:
Ms. King's teaching inspires her second grade students to be independent learners. Her projects are varied and allow for student talents to emerge. Artists, mathematicians, writers, historians, and scientists all have opportunity to explore ideas in her class.

His principal says:
Mr. Grosskopf is an exceptional teacher and a leader among his peers. He creates a safe classroom environment and then pushes students to achieve. Mr. Grosskopf builds strong relationships with students and delivers his lessons in ways that allow all students an opportunity to understand the material.

Her principal says:
Ms. Hale's focus on what each student needs both academically and emotionally builds a positive learning environment. She provides students with multiple opportunities for success and establishes a strong sense of trust. Her students respond by making impressive progress in reading, writing and math.

Her principal says:
Ms. Chambers keeps a well stocked and completely current library full of exciting fiction and non-fiction books that are appropriate for middle school students. On top of that she is an exceptional teacher, inviting students and teachers to fully utilize the resources in the library.

Her principal says:
Ms. Steinway-Provenza possesses outstanding instructional and classroom management skills, and her contributions to our school community have been tremendous.

Her principal says:
Ms. Bader is one of those rare specialists who is as effective with special needs students as general education students. She has the skills and knowledge to adapt any game so that it truly is an inclusive game of all children.

His principal says:
Mr. Le is an exceptional teacher whose creativity, love and commitment to his students and families results in an incredible classroom community. He sets high expectations, believes that students can meet them, models excellence, and provides the individual support they need.