Kerisa Baedke – Iowa
Watch how Ms. Baedke’s unique approach to teaching about Latinx culture has made a lasting impact on her school community and inspired her colleagues.
Jake Miller – Pennsylvannia
Watch Jake Miller share how three of his sixth grade teachers gave him the support and confidence he needed to inspire his journey to being an award-winning social studies educator.
TK Nagayoshi – Massachusetts
An inspiration for so many, watch Mr. Nagayoshi’s is a shining example of how educators can use their backgrounds to make meaningful connections in the classroom. Watch his students share about the difference he’s made on their lives.
Amy Gallaway – Alaska
Watch how Ms. Gallaway makes learning the importance of American democracy fun and engaging for her students, while preparing them to be the next generation of leaders.
Josh Parker – Maryland
Watch Mr. Parker share about the special impact his teachers had on his journey to becoming a great educator and why he strives to be a positive example for students of color.
Jessica Jernegan – Oklahoma
Watch how Ms. Jernegan developed an innovative and engaging way to highlight student successes at her campus, encouraging students to put their best foot forward in the classroom.
Cicely Woodard – Tennessee
When students root for one another in the classroom, one student’s success becomes everyone’s success. Watch how Ms. Woodard fostered a spirit of community in her math class that sparked a true love for learning!
