“The real work of teaching lies in the ‘doing.’” Catherine Boylan does it all for students at Marysville STEM Early College.

Cristina Velez is an Intervention Specialist who takes students on fishing trips to boost SEL and develop leadership skills.

In Elizabeth Schooner's art room, students take risks, express themselves, and unleash creative potential. Education transcends traditional metrics as students discover the boundless possibilities within themselves.

Jennifer Theiss says “patient, loving, and caring” are qualities that make an effective educator. “If those are at the heart of what you do then you will excel and your children will excel.”

Tiffany Secrest, a dynamic Speech and Language Pathologist, fosters the development of communication skills in unique and exciting ways for students at Waterville Primary!

Through a combination of efforts, Donald Jolly II has transformed the Warrensville Heights City Schools and earned the distinction “Ohio Outstanding Superintendent.”

 Mr. John Laswell successfully started the instrumental music program at Minerva Park Middle School in Westerville. He has fostered student-centered learning by incorporating student choice on concert pieces and creating traditions for the new program.

Whether helping students expand the tree canopy of our community, bioblitz our urban prairie, or use data to draw conclusions, Mike Dick builds new teams of citizen-scientists!

Through innovative Service-Learning strategies, Jean Metzger empowers students at Moreland Hill Elementary School to make a real difference in their community.

Mrs. Kelly Moorman unlocks the potential in all of her students at Three Rivers Elementary School to be unimaginably successful.

Flipped classroom. Escape Rooms. Mastery-based learning. Innovation starts in Nichole Bruce’s mathematics classroom at Lakota East High School.

It's an honor to recognize my teammates, Gail Feix and Jennifer Christensen, for their excellence in teaching and student-centered approach! Their dedication in creating new STEM labs is truly inspiring and has had a tremendous impact on our students.

 Jeff Webb teaches students to find their paths in life through his work as a mathematics teacher at an alternative program in Worthington City Schools.

Mr. Barnes’ passion for nature, gardening, and STEM activities encourages our students and staff to explore and love the natural world and science!

Megan McKarns is a dedicated, inspiring teacher, who provides a welcoming and inclusive learning environment for newly immigrated students.

Jean Koth is a caring, hard-working teacher who strives to reach every student on their level to make sure they learn math.

Madeline Schnabel embeds skill development in unique and exciting ways at Waterville Primary School.

Shawn Riley is an outstanding art teacher who goes above and beyond for her students and her school.

Allison Shardell is a compassionate educator who meets students with enthusiasm, acceptance, and joy.

Matthew Frischen is a great IT teacher who genuinely cares about his students and encourages them to learn by always trying new things.