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 Tara Baker
Blue Springs High School
English: Grades 10 and 12
8 Years in Profession
More than just a dedicated and experienced educator, Ms. Baker inspires her students and her colleagues to think differently, to turn the world around and look at it from a different angle.
Mikayla McLean, Student, Blue Springs High School
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 Anthony Grego
Thomas Ultican Elementary School
5th Grade
7 Years in Profession
...each of us can remember a teacher that touched our lives in a way that is memorable. Anthony Grego is one of those teachers for many of our students here at Thomas Ultican Elementary...he has what it takes to be a leader and to give students what they really need; a fun, compassionate and respectful learning environment.
Mary Biniki, Teacher, Thomas Ultican Elementary |
 Kim Bodenstab
Moreland Ridge Middle School
Special Education: 7th and 8th grade
26 Years in Profession
Kim is a dynamic and powerful communicator who possesses the gift of presenting information to her students and making it understandable.
Renee Herman, Parent of a Student |
 Matt Hackett
Delta Woods Middle School
Science: 6th and 8th grade
8 Years in Profession
From the life-sized lever constructed each year in the pod to the pulley system...watching him in action has caused me to recount my own experiences in middle school science and realize I really missed out partly because I didn’t get to experience a teacher with so much enthusiasm and willingness to show me why science is so fascinating.
Whitney Keeton, Teacher, Delta Woods Middle School
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 Casey Brownsberger
Chapel Lakes Elementary
Literacy Coach: K-5
5 Years in Profession
She donates countless hours of her own personal time to the children in support of their needs and consistently provides the necessary leadership, nurturing and compassionate love to each and every child...her classroom is a place where everyone can feel safe, cared for, and nurtured.
Jason Woolf, Principal, Chapel Lakes Elementary School |
 Jennie Hickman
Lucy Franklin Elementary School
2nd Grade
14 Years in Profession
I know that any student placed in her classroom will leave 2nd grade loving school, experiencing success, and remember his/her time spent with Mrs. Hickman with fondness.
Jill Johnston, Principal, Franklin Smith Elementary |
 Gail Bush
William Yates Elementary
Gifted: 3rd-5th grade
10 Years in Profession
I would assert that Gail Bush is the most singular teacher that I’ve encountered, at any level of education. She demonstrates wisdom, vision and poise, all balanced in counterpoint to a youthful vitality that is on par with the children she mentors.
Gerald B. Trapp, Parent of a Student |
 Jenny Hunter
James Lewis Elementary
Kindergarten
8 Years in Profession
She is a major influence on the success of the Kindergarten educational setting as well as the building as a whole.
Jennie Alderman, Principal, James Lewis Elementary |
 Melissa Cahill
Liggett Trail Education Center
Special Education: PreK
7 Years in Profession
One of the things we loved the most was she knew when it was time to let him do ‘his thing’ and also knew when it was time for ‘tough love’ as we like to call it. We can’t imagine our experience being any better at all, for our family’s Early Childhood experience!
Kendra and Steve Howard, Parents of a Student |
 Eric Morrow
Sunny Vale Middle School
Math: 7th and 8th grade
4 Years in Profession
Eric has numerous strengths as a teacher but his greatest is that of believing in his students.
Bev Leonard, Retired Principal, Sunny Vale Middle School |
 Michael Compton
Daniel Young Elementary
Science: 5th Grade
9 Years in Profession
I admire his ability to prioritize his life and to set goals for himself. Parents, students, staff his family and his friends find great satisfaction in knowing Michael.
Christine Gibler, BSSD Instructional Coach
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 Jan Oetting
John Nowlin Elementary
Counselor: K-5
23 Years in Profession
Jan’s calm demeanor, upbeat, and positive attitude is contagious when dealing with difficult situations. Students love Jan so much that they find excuses to visit her because they know she will listen to them and value them as individuals.
Debbie Curtis, Principal, John Nowlin Elementary |
 Tara Diehl
Franklin Smith Elementary
Kindergarten
7 Years in Profession
She is a teacher who establishes rapport with every child and family within her classroom and walks with children on his or her individual path toward reaching their fullest potential.
Angela and Eric Jackson, Parents of a Student |
 Rebecca Richmeier
Cordill-Mason Elementary
Art Teacher
9 Years in Profession
Becky’s classroom is an organized hub of creative juices where students are learning new skills while being encouraged to express their thoughts and feelings.
Robin Stockdell, Teacher, Cordill-Mason Elementary |
 Craig Dierking
Blue Springs South High School
Mathematics: 10th and 12th
10 Years in Profession
Dierking shows us how calculus applies to the real world...his humor seems to push students to compete to impress him, making us do our best...and holds us to the highest expectations.
Mackenzie Callaway, Student, Blue Springs South High School |
 Joy Scranton
Voy Spears, Jr. Elementary
2nd Grade
21 Years in Profession
Joy is a veteran teacher whose love for the profession burns brightly each and every day. She is such an inspiration to those around her. I feel blessed to call her my friend and colleague.
Renee Murry, Principal, Voy Spears, Jr. Elementary |
 Jennifer Donohoe
James Walker Elementary
Literacy Coach: K-5
9 Years in Profession
Mrs. Donohoe continues to positively impact the lives of so many at James Walker Elementary, and continues to find new and innovative ideas that will provide our students with the important skills necessary for reading.
Greg Johnson, Principal, James Walker Elementary |
 Tiera Shrout
Brittany Hill Middle School
Communication Arts: 9-12
12 Years in Profession
Some teachers know their subject well; others show expertise in working with students; still others demonstrate strong professionalism and community involvement. Tiera does all three beautifully and makes effective teaching, which is much harder than it looks, seem like second nature.
Maridella Carter, BSSD CA 6-12 Instructional Coach
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 Deana Flax
Sunny Pointe Elementary
Literacy Coach: K-5
16 Years in Profession
Mrs. Flax has that little ‘something special’ when it comes to getting her students to achieve beyond their potential. She not only is a great teacher, she is a great person.
Steve Goddard, Principal, Sunny Vale Middle School |
 Becky Stanton
Hall McCarter Education Center
Mathetics: 9-12
11 Years in Profession
Becky Stanton teaches because she believes that each student that succeeds makes the world a better place for all of us.
Miki Heyne, Teacher, Vally View Alternative High School |
 Beth Freeman
Freshman Center
Science: 6th and 8th
9 Years in Profession
I have always been amazed at the leadership skills Beth demonstrates both in the classroom and among the staff. She seems to be a ‘natural born leader.’ With students she is both fair and firm. It is important to her to teach her students not only the content but qualities such as responsibility and consideration to help them later in life. It is my honor to recommend Beth for Teacher of the Year.
Katrina Schmitt, English Department Chair, Blue Springs Freshman Center |
 Kim Visconti
William Bryant Elementary
1st Grade
21 Years in Profession
Kim’s work ethic and positive, engaging personality with all whom she interacts with show she cares deeply and is passionate about establishing personable relationships and building a sense of community wherever she may be.
Julie Salazar, Teacher, William Bryant Elementary |
