"Nothing is an obstacle for her—she's able to do everything, and then more, and never, ever complains."

“We’re the first people to see students in the morning and the last to see them at night. That matters.”

“Confidence is just huge. It carries over not just in school, but everywhere.”

“My goal every day was just to support students—in whatever way they needed.”

“Agriculture is the backbone of this community. My job is to educate not just future farmers, but future consumers.”

“Every decision is based on what is the best thing for that child’s future.”

“Confidence, friendships, and the feeling you belong—that’s what FFA gave me.”

“I’ve never had a day here where I dreaded coming to work. That’s really great.”

One Clean Classroom and Pork Chop Sandwich at a Time

“It just feels really cool to be part of their first school experience. I want them to leave loving school.”

“My goal this year is that every day the students leave my classroom knowing that they’re loved.”