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Algebra teacher rounds out the 2025-26 Teacher of the Month honorees

Algebra teacher rounds out the 2025-26 Teacher of the Month honorees

  • By Sydney Schaefer

With the 2025-26 school year approaching its end, teachers across the country say goodbye to their students and classes. Once again, educators have proven to be influential changemakers the next generation needs to prepare for the real world. It has never been more important to honor the har…

In this fourth-grade classroom, relationships mean everything

In this fourth-grade classroom, relationships mean everything

  • By Sydney Schaefer

Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. May’s winner is Ms. Joy Johnson, a fourth-grade teacher at Lexington Elementary School in ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Public School District. Ms. Johnson …

Jennings teacher reflects on 30 years in education

Jennings teacher reflects on 30 years in education

  • By Sydney Schaefer

Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. April’s winner is Mr. Brian Sharp, a second-grade teacher at Northview Elementary School in the Jennings School District. Mr. Sharp rece…

Affton teacher orchestrates a love for music in the classroom

Affton teacher orchestrates a love for music in the classroom

  • By Sydney Schaefer

Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. March’s winner is Megan Heithaus, an orchestra teacher at Rogers Middle School and Affton High School in the Affton School District. Mrs…

Special education teacher inspires students to live independent, joyful lives

Special education teacher inspires students to live independent, joyful lives

  • By Sydney Schaefer

Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. February’s winner is Jessica Eachus, a high school special education teacher in the Belleville Area Special Services Cooperative (BASSC)…

English teacher creates connections with students and literature

English teacher creates connections with students and literature

  • By Sydney Schaefer

Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. January’s winner is Doug Fite, an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Florissant. Mr. Fite received a…

Teacher Appreciation 25-26: Nominations are now open!

Teacher Appreciation 25-26: Nominations are now open!

    Teachers make lasting impressions on their students daily. These dedicated professionals go above and beyond to make sure their students receive the best education possible. For the eighth year, the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch is honoring local teachers in the community. This reader-submission c…

    High school teacher paves the way for engineering students

    High school teacher paves the way for engineering students

    • By Sydney Schaefer

    Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. December’s winner is Myronna Pryor, a high school engineering teacher at Hazelwood West High School in the Hazelwood School District. Ms…

    First grade teacher shows students that consistency is key

    First grade teacher shows students that consistency is key

    • By Sydney Schaefer

    Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. November’s winner is Kayomi Williams, a first-grade teacher at the Lafayette Preparatory Academy. Ms. Williams received a $250 gift card…

    Special education teacher teaches life changing emotional skills

    Special education teacher teaches life changing emotional skills

    • By Sydney Schaefer

    Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. October’s winner is Katelyn Dohle, a special education teacher at the Academy of Innovation at Remington in the Pattonville R-III School…

    Full ‘steam’ ahead with math and science teacher Mrs. T

    Full ‘steam’ ahead with math and science teacher Mrs. T

    • By Sydney Schaefer

    Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. September’s winner is Cassandra Thornton, a fourth-grade math and science teacher at Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School in East St. …

    Third grade teacher rounds out the 2024-25 Teacher of the Month honorees

    Third grade teacher rounds out the 2024-25 Teacher of the Month honorees

    • By Sydney Schaefer

    With the 2024-25 school year approaching its end, teachers across the country say goodbye to their students and classes. Once again, educators have proven to be influential changemakers the next generation needs to prepare for the real world. It has never been more important to honor the har…

    Teacher and librarian fuels curiosity, one book at a time

    Teacher and librarian fuels curiosity, one book at a time

    • By Sydney Schaefer

    Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. May’s winner is Macy Moore, a school librarian and 12th grade English teacher at De Soto High School in the De Soto #73 School District.…

    English teacher creates connections with students and literature

    English teacher creates connections with students and literature

    • By Sydney Schaefer

    Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. January’s winner is Doug Fite, an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Florissant. Mr. Fite received a…

    Teacher Appreciation 25-26: Nominations are now open!

    Teacher Appreciation 25-26: Nominations are now open!

      Teachers make lasting impressions on their students daily. These dedicated professionals go above and beyond to make sure their students receive the best education possible. For the eighth year, the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch is honoring local teachers in the community. This reader-submission c…

      High school teacher paves the way for engineering students

      High school teacher paves the way for engineering students

      • By Sydney Schaefer

      Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. December’s winner is Myronna Pryor, a high school engineering teacher at Hazelwood West High School in the Hazelwood School District. Ms…

      First grade teacher shows students that consistency is key

      First grade teacher shows students that consistency is key

      • By Sydney Schaefer

      Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. November’s winner is Kayomi Williams, a first-grade teacher at the Lafayette Preparatory Academy. Ms. Williams received a $250 gift card…

      Special education teacher teaches life changing emotional skills

      Special education teacher teaches life changing emotional skills

      • By Sydney Schaefer

      Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. October’s winner is Katelyn Dohle, a special education teacher at the Academy of Innovation at Remington in the Pattonville R-III School…

      Full ‘steam’ ahead with math and science teacher Mrs. T

      Full ‘steam’ ahead with math and science teacher Mrs. T

      • By Sydney Schaefer

      Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. September’s winner is Cassandra Thornton, a fourth-grade math and science teacher at Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School in East St. …

      Bayless High School teacher ‘coaches’ students to be the best they can be

      Bayless High School teacher ‘coaches’ students to be the best they can be

      • By Sydney Schaefer

      Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. October’s winner is Jonathan Robards, a high school teacher at Bayless High School in the Bayless School District. Mr. Robards received …

      Elementary teacher cultivates a passion for lifelong learning

      Elementary teacher cultivates a passion for lifelong learning

      • By Sydney Schaefer

      Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. September’s winner is Salma Khan, a first-grade teacher at Holman Primary School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Mrs. Khan r…

      Teacher Appreciation 24-25: Nominations are now open!

      Teacher Appreciation 24-25: Nominations are now open!

        Teachers make lasting impressions on their students daily. These dedicated professionals go above and beyond to make sure their students receive the best education possible. For the seventh year, the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch is honoring local teachers in the community. This reader-submission …

        Geography and history teacher rounds out the 2023-24 Teacher of the Month honorees

        Geography and history teacher rounds out the 2023-24 Teacher of the Month honorees

        • By Sydney Schaefer

        As the end of the 2023-24 school year comes to a close, teachers once again juggled it all while keeping students on track academically. It has never been more important to honor the hard work of the region’s teachers and their innovative approaches to enriching students’ minds whether throu…

        Elementary teacher makes wishes come true

        Elementary teacher makes wishes come true

        • By Sydney Schaefer

        Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. May’s winner is Sandra Spearman, a first-grade teacher at Dr. Katie Harper-Wright Elementary School in East ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ School District 18…

        Equity, justice and inclusion are at forefront of science teacher’s classroom

        Equity, justice and inclusion are at forefront of science teacher’s classroom

        • By Lauren Anderson Koelker

        Each month, the community nominates their favorite teachers and educators from the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ region to be the ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Post-Dispatch Teacher of the Month. April’s winner is Dr. Tasha Jordan, an 8th grade science teacher at Ferguson Middle School in the Ferguson Florissant School District. D…

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