Local educators celebrated at special event
More than 50 educators from schools in Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena counties were selected by school administration for outstanding dedication, hard work, and leadership. For their achievements, they were then celebrated as Educators of Excellence at a special event held Wednesday, May 3, at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts at Brainerd High School.
This event recognizes and awards local educators who positively impact students and colleagues. In addition to individual Educators of Excellence awards, leaders, paraprofessionals, a coach, team, support staff, and silver lining awards of excellence were also named and recognized.
A new addition to the program this year was the recognition of the 2023 Innovator of the Year, awarded by the Innovative Schools Project to Pequot Lakes elementary teacher Deanne Trottier.
Bertha-Hewitt first grade teacher Jared Hoemberg was among those honored at the event as an Educator of Excellence. . .