Mrs. A
English/Secondary

I've never met someone with such a heart for teaching and a daily commitment to helping each learner grow. She has impacted many lives!

Nominated by Morgan Walker

Tesfaye Abebe
Math Grade 10

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the effort and time that you have put into the school and children.

Nominated by Nominated by Biniam Mesfin

Richard Allen
12th Grade Bible

Coach Allen believed in us more than any other Teacher I know. He saw potential even when we didn't and inspired us to be all God intends.

Nominated by Kayla (Hamlin) Carson

Anabella Navarro Alquisola
Lead Teacher Grade 3- 5

Very supportive and understanding. Leads the whole team well, with grace and kindness.

Nominated by Elyciah Faith Klaartjies

Addis Argo
English Grade 10

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the effort and time that you have put into the school and children.

Nominated by Nominated by Biniam Mesfin

Mrs. Benjamin
Piano teacher

Kathy was so much more than a piano teacher! She infused lessons with the truth of Scripture & joy of the Lord. I’m so grateful!

Nominated by Nominated by Heather Brown

Christy Biscocho
Teacher Trainer

Christy has taken the gifting the Lord has given her in teaching and shared it by pouring her expertise into the hearts and lives of others!

Michelle Blackburn
5th Grade History and Reading

Mrs. Blackburn loves God so much she can't help but talk about His goodness. She is a shining example of humility, grace, and wisdom.

Nominated by Kayla (Hamlin) Carson

Mrs. Bostelman
6th grade

She believed in me and spoke of potential I did not see in myself. She was a huge influence in my life!

Nominated by Heidi Landes

Kiandra Brown
5th Grade

Ms. Brown is super nice and encourages me to do my best. I also really like the class store where we can get prizes.

Nominated by Camden Koerber

Mrs. Brown and Mrs. O'Keefe
SoliMusica Academy String Orchestra Directors

They make learning a string instrument lots of fun! I've learned so much from them about playing cello and participating in an orchestra.

Nominated by Priya Gingrich

Mrs. Boni Caine
Middle School History/English

Mr. Mark Caine
Middle School Science

Joyce Cole
Drama & Dance/secondary school

Mrs. Cole didn't just teach, she mentored. Her students learned life skills like how to process hard emotions & how to speak words of life

Mrs. Jan Collier
Language Arts /Middle school

Jan is a master at her craft. I am thankful for how she guided my children in grammar and writing and continues to do it so well at PCS.

Nominated by Charlene Cornell

Rachel Conner
History / High School

Conner’s faith is integral to her teaching and she inspires her students to achieve their best.

Dawn Daily
8th grade Bible

Mrs. Daily was knowledgeable, and compassionate to our struggles, she never looked down on us or forgot what it was like to be young.

Nominated by Kayla (Hamlin) Carson

Kenny Dallas
High School Athletics/ Bible

Coach Dallas was fun, engaging, and excited about the Gospel. I experienced so much growth by hearing what he had to share each week.

Nominated by Kayla (Hamlin) Carson

Eyoel Daresema
English / Judson University / Professor

Dedicated teacher, respectful and responsible. Love his students and his work.

Nominated by Biniam Mesfin

Amanda De La O
High school English, speech coach

Amanda loves teaching, has exceptional knowledge of her subjects, and has great patience with high schoolers.

Nominated by Charlene Gordon

Molly Delaney
5th grade teacher

Molly Delaney sees each student as a person with emotions & experiences that impact their learning. She creates safe spaces for students.

Nominated by Janice Baldwin

Juçara Dini
Leadership

She has taught us how to lead others with love. Ela tem nos ensinado a liderar outro com amor <3

Nominated by Paulo Santos

Ednardo Duarte
Training

He has the amazing ability of making complex subjects simple. Ele tem a incrível habilidade de fazer tópicos complexos paracerem simples.

Nominated by Paulo Santos

Beverley Durance
Donor Services staff training

Bev has trained so many in the huge variety of processes necessary to ensure that no gift goes ungiven. And her love for Jesus shines!

Nominated by Charlene Gordon

L. Doug Ellsworth
High School Sciences and Basketball Coach

Doug Ellsworth is an authentic man of God who excelled in teaching Sciences & Coaching Basketball as being worth our largest effort.

Nominated by Leonard Reed

Emily Evans
3rd grade teacher/football coach

Emily is passionate about developing leaders who are team players. She teaches fairly, giving each student what they need.

Nominated by Janice Baldwin

Professor Victor Forlani
Business Management, University of Dayton

Fran F.
PreK-12 Homeschool Educator, 3rd Grade ELA

She instills a love of reading and learning in her students, making them feel capable and empowered to succeed!

Nominated by B.F.

Dwight Gingrich
Piano Teacher

Dwight is gifted at nurturing a love for music in his students while also displaying great flexibility, patience, and understanding.

Nominated by Mike and Sharon Koerber

Gladis Gomez
Elementary 1-3 grades

Lourdes Gomez
Preschool-Kinder

MaryJo Griese
Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Griese saw the potential in me when many others didn't. She still stays in touch and is one of my biggest supporters 19 years later!

Nominated by Maria Berezny

Stacy Halbert
Spanish 4, Spanish 3, ASB

Mrs. Halbert (Halbie) is a great teacher because she deeply cares about her students. She makes her classroom a fun, secure environment.

Anne Harder
All subjects grade 2-5

She's my mom and was my teacher for many grades in the private school we grew up in. All the kids loved her.

Nominated by Karen Harder

Bekah Harper
HIGH SCHOOL

Bringing caring, cultural sensitivity and inspiration to immigrant and refugee students in Cleveland, Ohio.

Nominated by KARSON BALDWIN

Mrs. Linda Heath
High school English

Mrs. Heath challenged and encouraged me not only in studying literature and composition but more importantly in my walk with Jesus!

Nominated by Kristen Yaiko

Frances Hejmanowski
Religion/High School/Teacher

Mr. H. from Maria HS, Chicago really demonstrated to students/me care and how to have a deeper relationship with Christ in day-to-day life.

Nominated by Monica (Garcia) Bonifield

Mrs. Carolyn Hollowell
Elementary Teacher

Mrs. Hollowell was born to teach! Her love for each student and their success is incredible to witness. I was blessed to work alongside her.

Nominated by Chelsea VanBuskirk

Heather Horning
HS and AP English

With a profound knowledge of literature, Heather encouraged her students to learn about life from a Biblically based view of literature.

Nominated by Laura McGlothlin

Rosanny Jimenez
School Psychologist (K-6)

Mrs. Jimenez was an excellent leader and teacher at ACA. She knew exactly how to make our students feel safe, loved, and heard. We love you!

Nominated by Arbor Christian Academy

Ken Key
PE / Track and Cross Country coach

My coach seeks to live and serve as a disciple of Christ with an influence on thousands of students. He remains a good friend over 45 years!

Nominated by Charlene (Walters) Cornell

Sang Bae Kil
PE/elementary & Secondary

SangBae is a caring teacher! He is knowledgeable, serious about learning. An example of life long fitness for the school community. Amazing!

Harold Klassen  
Chemistry/Christian Education

My Dad is the wisest person I know. He truly loves his students. He taught me of God and the love God has for the world He made.

Nominated by Joy

Alice Knechtel
Early Childhood/Elementary

Alice has such great creativity, patience, and is a treasure trove of quality education resources she gladly shares. Also a great friend!

Nominated by Mike and Sharon Koerber

Sandy Koch
2nd Grade Teacher

Sandy does an excellent job teaching and having fun with the kiddos! She is humble and deserves credit for being an extraordinary educator!

Nominated by Kara Allard

Sharon Koerber
8th Grade Learning Coach/Mom

She is gracious and kind when I make mistakes.

Nominated by Caleb Koerber

Gus Konkel
college

- mastery of and love for subject
- love for students, and extra time taken outside of class
- joy and skill in teaching for God's glory

Mrs. Lee
Music

Instilled in me a further love of and a discipline for all things music!

Nominated by Charis Schneeberger

Urshela Louw
Grade 1 Hoërskool Graafwater RSA

She was a great influence in my life. I honour her passion for teaching and to change a child's life.

Nominated by Carin Coetzee

Amy Massingale
Second Grade Teacher

Amy integrates social-emotional learning into her classroom, showing her second grade students how to name and manage their emotions!

Nominated by Miriam Marsh

Varghese Mathai
English / Judson University / Professor

Passionate educator and nice and supportive man. I got to know him during a crucial period in life and am grateful that he was there.

Nominated by Patrick Thompson

Dennis Meeks
High School English

Mr. Meeks was a fantastic teacher who kept students engaged with his witty personality. He made an eternal impression on my heart and mind.

Nominated by Gabe Landes

Tami Michele
Math Grade 7

Thank you for making Math so engaging and enjoyable for 7th Grade.  We are so grateful for the impact you are having on our children.

Nominated by Andrew Steggall-Lewis

Mary Sue Miller
Business skills and typing/high school

She was knowledgeable in the subject matter, but also cared for her students. She made us feel that we were valued and that encouraged us.

Nominated by Susan McCrary

Ashli Moon
Middle School & High School Art

God has gifted Ashli with discerning insight, and her love for discipleship looks beyond the art to see the heart of her students.

Nominated by Annette Isaac

Dr. Nichols
College Professor

I did an independent study with Dr. N on international education, and I'm still in this field 12 years later! Thanks, Connie!

Nominated by Heather Brown

Mrs. O'Neill
English

She was a great teacher who inspired me to be who I am today.

Mr. Piotrowski
HS biology/chemistry and cross country coach

Mr.P helped me believe in myself by building up my confidence.

Nominated by Eric Swanson

Megan Randolph
Secondary Principal

From teacher to Secondary Principal Ms Randolph has made a significant impact on her students and coworkers. She leads with excellence.

Nominated by Stephen Anderson

Daniel Rios
Elementary 3rd-6th

Kelly Robinson
Elementary Coordinator

Kelly brings joy to every room she enters and is an integral part of her team at CISP. Thank you for your many years of service, Kelly!

Tiffany Rogers
High School Cross Country

Mrs. Rogers cared about us all outside of just sports. When I chose a path in ministry she was so excited to cheer for me even years later.

Nominated by Kayla (Hamlin) Carson

Travis Rogers
11th grade Bible

Though many students were not interested in learning about the Bible, Mr. Rogers met each one with Christ-like compassion.

Nominated by Kayla (Hamlin) Carson

Ms. Laurie Rohm
3rd Grade Teacher

You are the best teacher because you are strict and silly at the same time and you have a fuzzy little bunny. You are a good teacher for me!

Nominated by Cooper Koerber

Jim Sawyer
History/Social Studies/9-12 grade/Lead Teacher/Mentor

Mr. Jim was passionate about students and learning. He taught us to be curious about the past so we could understand the present.

Cathy Schmidt
Grade 1 for all my children

Cathy helped lead our children to love God more in their first year of school. She had just the right combination of love and discipline.

Nominated by Beverley

Cathy Schmidt
Grade 1

Mrs. Schmidt made coming to school such a joy! I was a scared kid coming from kindergarten but immediately knew Mrs. Schmidt would love us.

Nominated by David

Jenn Scott
5th Grade; All Subjects; ESE; Teacher

Jenn has navigated a difficult year with an "exceptional"class; making gains in all areas: Academics, Behavior, Attitude! Thank you!

Nominated by Katherine Charlton

Neeraj Sinha
National Security Additional Director Faculty

Through knowledge of the Suject. Due Dilligence. Exceptional Deliverance.

Nominated by Tanwar AK

Juf. Alie Smit
Grondslagfase Hoof HSG

She was an inspiration to me by showing God's love through her teaching.

Nominated by Carin Coetzee

Steve St Clair
Middle School History

Mr. Saint loved Jesus, loved his students, loved History and was an amazing storyteller. He taught until he died yesterday, May 6, at age 80

Nominated by Johanna Caron

Katie Cabot Steipp
English/Secondary

Miss Cabot/Mrs. Steipp created a space where students felt known, cared-for, and encouraged. We were a drama family.

Ramah Lee Stewart
HS geometry, trig, calculus & statistics

Math teacher extraordinaire and lover of God. I might have grasped geometry had she been my teacher. But I learned much from this colleague.

Nominated by Laura McGlothlin

Nagaa Terfassa
Physics Grade 8

dedicated, always meet deadline and respectful to his students and staff members

Nominated by Biniam Mesfin

Miss Shireen Thandroyen
Biology/9, 10 and 11/Biology Teacher

Miss Thankdroyen was an excellent Biology teacher because she was so gentle, patient, kind and caring. It was a joy to be in her class.

Nominated by Miss Winsome Loraine Peter

Geradine Trevelyan
College Violin Teacher

I came from an uncaring learning environment to Geraldine, who kindly helped me love my instrument. She reflected God's love every day.

Nominated by Beverley

Mrs Veenstra
5th & 6th Grade

She was a mentor and a teacher. She challenged us to put our faith into action--like leading an all-school prayer meeting as 5th graders.

Nominated by Cindy Lucas

Mr. Wenzel
High School Bible

Bud Wenzel
High School Bible Teacher

Mr. Wenzel cares deeply about the lives of his students and he teaches us how to live out our faith in a powerful way. 

Nominated by Kiersen

Faith Whyte
Primary School Nurse

Faith promotes student health through Shine. She created this group for girls to explore their mental, emotional, physical & social health.

Nominated by Janice Baldwin

Daphne Williams
Elementary/Teacher

Ms. Williams met me where I was, didn't accept excuses, refused my failure, and taught me things were difficult, but not impossible. Love

Nominated by J. Hodge

Jill Young
HS English

Jill has been serving at BFA faithfully for many years now. Jill's former students all praise her teaching and effect on their lives.

Nominated by Maike Horn

Jill Young
AP English

Jill challenges her students to grasp literature in a deeper way and to learn to write on a university level.

Nominated by Laura McGlothlin

Mrs. Susan Young
4th Grade Teacher

Mrs. Young made learning fun and engaging for our class. I could tell she cared about me personally and wanted to see me succeed. Thank You!

Nominated by Michael Koerber

Cherie Yudt
Science Grade 8

Thank you for making Science so engaging, meaningful and fun for the 8th grade students at Grass Lake Middle School!

Nominated by Andrew Steggall-Lewis