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Celebrating Our Local Teachers and Giveaway Winners

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Day Winners and all of the fantastic local educators!

By Jenny Sites May 15, 2025

Our Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway was amazing. We’re grateful for the incredible outpouring of love and admiration shared by our community. Over the past week, we’ve received hundreds of heartfelt messages highlighting the passion, patience, and dedication of our local educators. It has been inspiring to read your words and witness the deep respect you have for the teachers shaping our children’s futures. Each nomination reflects the immense impact these educators have on our lives. 

Here are just a few of the hundreds of kind things shared about our local educators:

  • "This teacher works hard to make sure her students know she is always there for them. She challenges her students to work hard and do their best. She provides a positive learning environment and isn’t afraid to try something new to better help her students learn."
  • "This teacher clearly has a profound impact on their students, as evidenced by how deeply they care for them and notice even slight changes in their demeanor... This teacher is commended for their dedication to going above and beyond to support students who need extra assistance. By tailoring their approach to meet individual needs and fostering confidence, they create a truly supportive and empowering learning environment. It's incredibly refreshing to encounter an educator who genuinely cares and readily adjusts their teaching to best serve each child's unique requirements."
  • "[He] genuinely cares about his students, makes math fun, and goes above and beyond!"
  • "This teacher goes above and beyond for her students. She has the biggest heart and makes sure everyone feels seen and heard! She creates engaging and creative lessons while making sure to meet all educational needs. She is always making sure she has the most up-to-date trainings to apply to her lessons as well."
  • "She] is an amazing 1st grade teacher who has built my daughter's confidence up every single day since being placed in her classroom!  She has a calming and gentle presence about her that would make any student feel secure and comfortable. My daughter has flourished in every way thanks to her teacher. She loves her, and she deserves to be celebrated for how awesome she is! I am thankful my child had the opportunity to have Mrs.Ludden this year!"
  • "This teacher is someone who not only makes sure that his students are succeeding, but is also the first one to volunteer to help better his entire school community. He creates a fun and positive learning environment for his students while also expecting them to always do their best. He’s also flexible in his teaching so that if a student needs something different, he can accommodate that need."
  • "I am honored to nominate [her] for Teacher Appreciation in recognition of the incredible heart, dedication, and warmth she brings to our school community."
  • "[She] embodies the qualities every parent, colleague, and student hopes for in a teacher. Her kind demeanor creates a safe and welcoming environment where young learners feel valued and eager to explore. With unmatched patience, she meets each child where they are, guiding them through challenges with grace and understanding. Her love of teaching shines through in her creative, engaging lessons that make learning a joyful experience and inspire a lifelong love of discovery. Beyond her classroom, [She] is a supportive colleague and a dedicated member of the school community, making her the perfect nomination for teacher appreciation."


While we know that there is no way that all of the exceptional teachers in our community were nominated, we want to thank all of the amazing educators in our community. You are doing the incredible work of teaching, encouraging, and shaping the minds and hearts of the next generation. Every teacher deserves recognition and thanks all year long. Thank you for being such great educators, role models, and champions for our students!

And now for the giveaway. Drumroll pleaseπŸ₯πŸ₯πŸ₯



Winners will be notified via email.

Congratulations to the winners of our Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway!


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