1. 2016 BSS Teacher of the Year Nominees

2. Sarah Bloom Third Grade Teacher “Ms. Bloom is the most exceptional teacher I have had the pleasure of getting to know…” “She makes everything the kids are learning about so exiting.” “…Ms. Bloom is adored by the elementary students and families…”

3. Deborah Burkhard 4 th /5 th Grade Special Education Teacher “Ms. Burkhard exhibits patience and always stretches her students to their best ability.” “She is an outstanding teacher who always uses best teaching practices.” “She continues to use innovative and creative teaching to caption and engage all of her students.”

4. Lisa Davis Second Grade Teacher “She has a belief that all students, despite their challenges, have the ability to learn.” “By building competent students, she ensures they continue to grow and develop self-esteem socially, academically, and emotionally.” “Lisa goes above and beyond to help her students succeed.”

5. Eva Foxwell Business Technology Teacher “As a teacher, Eva Foxwell has provided leadership and directly contributed to the development of valuable life skills of our students.” “…Ms. Foxwell does seem to have a genuine love for all kids…” “Eva is an extraordinary teacher, a respected leader among her colleagues, and a kind and generous human being devoted to helping students succeed.”

6. Irene Hairston Middle School Art Teacher “Irene promotes art and creativity constantly.” “Her interdisciplinary, collaborative project with Ms. Perez was terrific.” “She helps kids realize their creative potential. She works hard to MAKE OUR SCHOOL A FUN PLACE TO BE!”

7. Lori Nichols Kindergarten Teacher “Mrs. Nichols is dedicated to providing an inviting, exciting, and innovative learning environment.” “She has proved to be a caring teacher who sees the abilities of all of her students even students with severe disabilities.” “Her character is one of integrity, true passion for children, as well as, a strong work ethic.”

8. Sonia Saunders Fifth Grade Teacher “She is always taking advantage of opportunities to help herself grow and expand as a professional.” “…Mrs. Saunders presented herself as a teacher who really cared about both her students and about the subject matter that she was teaching.” “Sonia is a very viable, hard working, passionate, dedicated member of our staff.”

9. Heather Townsend Fourth Grade Teacher “She has a wonderful personality, a caring spirit and a commanding presence in the classroom.” “Each and every day Dr. Townsend leads us to be courageous, focused, to tackle our education goals.” “Her ability to inspire excellence transcends demographics, from the students whose lives she impacts in the classroom, to parents to whom she establishes long-time trusted relationships with, to the teachers who have been exposed to her engaging professional development trainings.”

10. Justine Wood Eighth Grade Science Teacher “She makes learning fun for the students and is able to explain science in a way her students understand.” “Not only does she deeply care about each child, but goes the extra mile to help.” “Mrs. Wood stands out above the crowd-which at BSS is a hard thing to do as we are so lucky to have a school full of exceptional teachers!”

11. Congratulations!