Some of the things that make mr aronld awesome are that he likes joking around with people, and he gives out snacks when he can. Some of the things that make me want to go to his class are that his class is cold, and also that he lets people sit in his teacher's chair, which is comfortable. He lets us know that he cares about us because he has a bunch of QR codes that say if you need help scan or he will say if u need to talk to someone i am here. when he jokes around

At Victoria Fertitta Middle School, there is a special education teacher who specializes in teaching students in the Specific Learning Disability (S.L.D.) class. Because of her being my teacher for the past three years, I have had an incredible middle school experience. As an incoming 6th grader, it was quite scary, but Ms. Abad quickly became my favorite teacher and biggest advocate. Over the years, she has challenged me, and my peers, to reach and exceed our I.E.P. goals and to always try our very best. Writing, revising, and implementing Individualized Education Plans (I.E.P.’s) and preparing lessons for sixteen students (each year) in grades 6th through 8th who are at various levels and differing abilities, is not the only thing Ms. Abad is incredible and effective at. She does so much more inside and outside of the classroom. Each year, when I was on the basketball, Ms. Abad always attended the home games and cheered me on when I was able to play. Off the court, Ms. Abad encouraged me to improve my leadership skills by being an advisor for the Best Buddies Club. Because of her, I had the amazing opportunity to attend the Best Buddies International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana where I learned about advocating for myself and others with disabilities. At this conference, Fertitta Middle School was nominated for "Outstanding Chapter of the Year" in the Nevada middle school category. I was also part of the "friendship" initiative for Best Buddies NV. Not only has Ms. Abad been involved in the Best Buddies program, but she has also helped Fertitta Middle School become a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. With this partnership, Ms. Abad has hosted Special Olympic events at our school and taken our entire class and other students to various Special Olympic events at schools around the Clark County School District. All of these efforts were recognized by Fertitta Middle School becoming an "ESPN Top 45 Honor Roll School" this past year. With these honors, Ms. Abad has consistently exemplified leadership in unified sports, inclusive youth leadership, and whole-school engagement. Ms. Abad you deserve this recognition and so much more, not only for what you have done for me, but what you continuously do for each of your students year after year. Ms. Abad you are the definition of a super hero in disguise! Thank you for all the seen and unseen things you do!

Miss. Agileda was my fav bc she understand what i say. and she love ever one the same as she love herself.

This teacher always tries her best to let everyone have a great day, she excites me for this class because she teaches in a manner that is both fun and effective.

He is really good at teaching his subject. I'm really bad at math, but I actually learn at his class and I had fun while doing it.

Melissa has been amazing in her support of my child and helping him excel. She has been present and active in his education both academically and socially. I am very grateful for this teacher in my son's education career. She goes above and beyond for her students to make sure they are safe and can learn in a safe environment. She has been very consistent on communication with parents and ensuring we are all on the same page.

The best teacher in the whole school

Ms. Anderson is by far one of the best teachers I've ever had. Walking into her classroom makes me feel safe. She is someone I can always talk to and is a great teacher.

Mr A is such a spectacular teacher who takes time to check on individual students, staff members, and most of all his friends. The best qualities of Mr A is he is the embodiment of P.A.C.K, he shows pride everyday when he comes into work and makes the day encouraging and fun, he shows accountability by owning up to his mistakes, he is courageous because he comes into work with such courage knowing that he could have a bad day or even have a good day but he never fails to make everyone's day better, and kindness he is also so kind to his students his fellow staff members and especially his friends i don't think there has been a day where I didn't know him not to be kind to everyone even if he is having a rough go at it. Mr A is one of the best teachers that i have gotten to know in my 4 years of going to this school.

Miss Arnone is truly the best teacher! She cares so much about her students and really does everything she can to help them succeed. She understands where students need a little more help and focuses on those areas with them to improve throughout the year. She also makes learning fun and encourages the students to make friends and enjoy their time at school. We just want to sincerely thank Miss Arnone for everything she does every day helping Sebastian and her other students learn, grow and have fun! THANK YOU!!!

MS Austin was always ready to open up my credit recovery that I needed to graduate and was a cool person all around all school year.

Miss Baker, Where do I start? Miss Baker was the absolute best teacher my son Kaeden has had thus far. He is currently excelling in 9th grade and I truly feel that it was due to all of his teachers from previous years but most importantly Miss Baker. She gave Kaeden the space to learn and grow. She created a confidence in Kaeden that I have never seen before. My son has never spoken so highly of a teacher like he does Miss Baker. She is the definition of someone who loves the job they do, and the children she teaches every day. She never missed a school event and was always there to cheer Kaeden on and for her I am so grateful. Thank you so much Miss Baker for your amazing work, and dedication to helping my son and other children want to be in school and get an education.

In my freshman year, when I was with baloney for a week then I realized he's my favorite ela teacher and I actually enjoyed, so I did good in his class. But sadly he can't teach senior so I won't get him next year.

Mr. Barrera, You are the best teacher I have ever had. You are willing to work with the students and drive the best out of everyone. You care about what you do and have a passion I have never seen in anyone before. You are always in a cheery mood and even on my worst days you find a way to make it at least a little bit brighter. You make me excited to be a musician. I can't think of a time when you didn't check in on me and make sure I was doing okay, and you have always done your best to fix it, whatever it was. You build me up and help me grow as a singer, while still making me feel like a star. Thank you for everything that you have done for me. I hope you continue to help students grow and develop, and I pray you never forget the impact you make in this world. Thank You, Mr Barrera.

What makes this teacher special to me is the fact that she never left me by myself and always found the patience and love toward me. I am always excited to go to her class because she is someone I can come to with a crying face and finish with a smile and that describes the type of teacher she is. This teacher makes me feel loved and accepted even when she is in a bad mood she is never the type to put it on us. I am glad she supports me and pushes me to do my best even when I don't feel like it she knows that it's for my best and that I will help me in a future.

Mrs. Barry has been such a light in our lives! She loves her kiddos as if they are her own, and it truly shows. She puts so much pride and joy into not only her teaching, but her entire classroom. Wyatt absolutely loves school, and makes it very clear that it is all because of Mrs. Barry. Almost everyday he comes home, he lets us know he already misses Mrs. Barry “so much”. Wyatt has grown so much, academically, just in the past year, and we know it is all attributed to Mrs. Barry’s strong teaching skills. Mrs. Barry deserves this honor more than any teacher I can think of, and we are going to miss her more than words as we move on from TK to kindergarten.

The teacher I am nominating for teacher of the year, is Ms. Bates. She is an English teacher at Tallmadge High School. She changed my life, for many reasons. She was the first teacher who not only had debates, but they were not just silly topics, they were real. She helped me gain knowledge from not just her opinions, but from the whole classes opinion. The topics had a wide variety, and we even got to choose some of them. She helped me gain the confidence to voice my opinion, and not be scared of speaking out loud. She was also very kind and caring, and no matter how bad her classes were she always stayed calm, and knew how to handle them. She is a very new teacher to Tallmadge High School, but in her first year she made such an impact on the students at THS. I love to go and visit with her, and catch up. She is not just an amazing teacher, she was a great friend at school.

Gettys middle school teaching staff is not fully aware of the exceptional qualities possessed by one of their colleagues. This individual has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to assisting my daughter's academic progress. Mrs Beacham, your dedication is truly commendable. I extend my sincere gratitude for your invaluable support and unwavering belief in Bailee. Your exceptional abilities are truly remarkable. It is my hope that the School District of Pickens County recognizes the exceptional value you bring to the educational environment. You are an exceptional educator, and it is evident that this profession represents your true calling. Bailee absolutely adores you for all you have done and continue to do!

Mrs. Beardsley is by far my favorite teacher, not only is she kind, but she cares about the kids in our school. She checks up with every student, making sure everyone is doing all right. She is not too strict, but is able to set her boundaries. If I were a teacher, I would want to be like her.

This is my daughter‘s first year of school in kindergarten. I was very nervous to have her start school since she has been with me the last five years at home. Lisa Bell has made it nothing but an amazing experience for my daughter. She shares fun stories about the day. She’s very communicative and she makes teaching really fun. My daughter loves learning and loves her class. She never wants to miss school, which I think is a huge example of the kind of teacher that she is. We love her so much and we are so excited to finish the year with her. Lisa Bell is an incredible teacher and deserves this so much.