Arizona Rural Teacher of the Year 2022-2023

This past fall I was awarded Arizona Rural teacher of the year for 2022-2023 by Arizona Rural Schools Association. I am honored to represent my county and now state in speaking events, conferences, and most recently a podcast The Rural Scoop. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rural-scoop/id1452386524?i=1000603223452

Speaking on the podcast was special for me as I got to share my story and why I love teaching in rural community. The "Rural Advantage" is unique I love knowing I have a community I can count on who will support education of our students. In rural community it is important to have community partners who share the same vision for your community and school.

As I continue to meet and share my story I hope to inspire other educators to join rural schools and teach the students in these communities. It is special experience you can only get when you teach in rural community.