Miel Rathmann is no ordinary P.E. teacher. When students at Christ the King Catholic School were sent home amidst the COVID19 pandemic, Rathman saw an opportunity to continue to give back. Creating an online sign-up sheet, Rathmann works with parents to schedule 10...
Jordan Werner is passionate about his students. Finding opportunities to teach children about healthy lifestyles, Werner gives students at Riverside Elementary School something to look forward to each day. Described as the type of teacher that makes students want to...
One of the latest trends during Coronavirus school disruptions is the teacher parade; and one of the first to hold a teacher parade was the staff at Elmonica Elementary in Beaverton. They held a parade on a Sunday in April to kick-off the new structured virtual...
Eugene, Oregon Schools Superintendent Awarded 2020 National Superintendent of the Year Gustavo Balderas was recognized as the 2020 National Superintendent of the Year by the AASA, the national School Superintendents Association in February. During his four years in...
Born in the United States to parents that immigrated from Mexico, Lizbeth and her brother both struggled in school. Yet, overcoming her academic challenges is what led Lizbeth to her passion for helping others. Working hard to pass her English proficiency test and...