Teacher of the Week Voting
Week of January 27th
Patrick Walker
JC Harmon High School
Geometry/Geometry Honors
3 Reasons Why This Teacher Should be Teacher of the Week:
- Mr. Walker stays after school for extra help, provides study guides, and holds review sessions to ensure students have the resources they need.
- He encourages curiosity and critical thinking by incorporating real-world applications into lessons.
- Mr. Walker advises the debate team, organizes school events, and helps build student confidence outside the classroom.
Jenn Herriman
Shoal Creek Elementary
Kindergarten
3 Reasons Why This Teacher Should be Teacher of the Week:
- Mrs. Herriman has left a lasting impact on her students. I have known her since my kindergarten year and am now a senior and we value each other just as much.
- She continuously tries to be involved and interested in what her students are doing.
- Mrs. Herriman approaches everyone with enthusiasm and character, making her easy to talk to.
Andrea Stoufer
Welborn Elementary
Kindergarten
3 Reasons Why This Teacher Should be Teacher of the Week:
- Ms. Stoufer makes each student feel like they hold a special place in her heart!
- Ms. Stoufer has done things others wouldn’t do for her students. She will help them and their families in any way, even driving a student to and from school to make sure they could attend. Ms. Stoufer has bought things for families when they were struggling and taken care of them as if they were her own.
- Ms. Stoufer never gives up on students, when they struggle she digs deeper and even asks the Principal to transfer the tougher students to her classroom because she knows she can help them to succeed.
Congratulations to Our Previous Winners!
Week 1 Winner – Mercedes Rasmussen
Shawnee Mission East High School
Business Teacher
Her nominator states how much of an impact Mercedes has made on her current students and continues to make on her past students. Her approach is to make business and marketing not only practical but fun through action in a variety of real-world projects!
Thank you for your outstanding work in education, Mercedes!
Week 2 Winner – Sabrina Hoskins
Argentine Middle School
6th Grade Reading and Writing
Her nominator says Sabrina should be the teacher of the CENTURY! She always shows up for her students and accepts anything that is asked of her with open arms.
Week 3 Winner – Jeanette Giangrosso
Center High School
Special Education
We’re proud to announce Jeanette Giangrosso from Center High School as this week’s Teacher of the Week!
Thank you for being a role model and making a difference in the Kansas City Metro. We know how hard you work to ensure your students are successful and we’re proud to support an active member of the community! Congratulations, Jeanette!
Week 4 Winner – Dr. Jennifer Spiegel
Antioch Middle School
8th Grade ELA
We’re thrilled to announce our Teacher of the Week! Join us in celebrating Dr. Jennifer Spiegel from Antioch Middle School for her incredible dedication and impact on students’ lives!
Her nominator states Dr. Spiegel meets every student’s individual needs and celebrates them for that! She cares deeply about her students in school, out of school, and for the rest of their lives!
Week 5 Winner – Natalie Clark
Holy Cross Catholic School
Music and SEL
Our Teacher of the Week spotlight shines on Natalie Clark from Holy Cross Catholic Schools! Thank you for going above and beyond to inspire the next generation. Let’s hear it for Natalie! 
Her nominator says Natalie has amazing energy and a strong love for music and genuinely encourages all students to do their personal best! Congratulations!
Week 6 Winner – Nina Breihan
Welborn Elementary
3rd Grade
This week’s DM Teacher of the Week goes to Nina Breihan at Welborn Elementary! Thank you for going above and beyond to make a difference for your students every day. Help us celebrate Nina!
Week 7 Winner – Polly Carlson
Grant Elementary
5th Grade
This week’s Teacher of the Week has gone above and beyond to do fun things in her classroom, and her genuine energy and connections with students and staff. Let’s give her a round of applause!
Week 8 Winner – Dawn Thompson
Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic School
4th Grade
This week’s Teacher of the Week is committed to improving her students’ day-to-day lives while making sure the classroom is a fun environment. Congratulations, Dawn!