

TRAILBLAZING THOMPSON
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Embassy Suites Loveland
2023 EDUCATORS OF THE YEAR
TSD Staff: Susan Scott, TSD Business Community Coordinator
Principals: Brandy Grieves, Turner Middle School;
Lisa Adams, Ferguson High School/TCC
Rookie of the Year: Eli Bacher, Ferguson High School
Elementary Educator of the Year: Wendy Bennington,
Ivy Stockwell Elementary School
Secondary Educator of the Year: Shawn Pitts, Loveland High School
Educator of the Year: Ryan Stillahn, Thompson Valley High School
NEWS COVERAGE:
Reporter-Herald article: TVHS Welding Teacher named Educator of the Year

TEF Impact
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15,000+ TSD students supported by TEF's programs, grants and scholarships each school year
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1 in 10 students receive a school supply filled backpack each year from the Help Kids Succeed program
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Over 800 unhoused TSD students receive support to overcome barriers to classroom success with a focus on unaccompanied youth
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Over a quarter million dollars in post-secondary scholarships are awarded to TSD students each year
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Music and arts programs are supported at each school
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Annual coordinated field trips for each 2nd grade (History Days) and 4th grade (Bobcat Ridge) student
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Classroom, district and travel grants awarded to TSD teachers to enhance curriculum and learning opportunities in schools and classrooms
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Recognition of educator excellence with the annual Educator of the Year community nomination and award process
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The Dr. Stan Scheer Memorial Student Opportunity Fund provides financial support that removes barriers for TSD students to embrace individual academic, leadership, recognition and extracurricular opportunities that would be inaccessible because of financial need