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Melanie Pociask Teacher's Name: Melanie PociaskSchool: Lake Street Elementary SchoolSchool District: Crown Point School CorporationTell about this teacher and why he/she should be recognized?: Mrs. Pociask is an educator who wears many hats. She does everything from teach 5-year-old students to leadership roles within the corporation. She is truly Wonder Woman.What did he/she do that stands out this year?: She goes above and beyond not only for her students, but to help her peers as well. Mrs. Pociask is a true asset to the Crown Point Community School Corporation. Kathleen LaMere Teacher's Name: Kathleen LaMereSchool: Lake Street Elementary SchoolSchool District: Crown PointTell about this teacher and why he/she should be recognized?: Mrs. LaMere always makes learning fun for her students.What did he/she do that stands out this year?: Mrs. LaMere encourages her students to try their best and have self confidence. My daughter has improved her reading skills thanks to Mrs. … [Read more...] about Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay: Let’s celebrate Region teachers like Melanie Pociask, Kathleen LaMere and Darren Clauss

Natalie Pempek Teacher's Name: Natalie PempekSchool: St. John the Evangelist SchoolSchool District: Lake CentralRecognition 1Tell about this teacher and why he/she should be recognized?: Mrs. Pempek is incredibly devoted to her first grade students, teaching them in the best possible way. She loves making school fun by creating experiences and activities to make learning exciting. Mrs. Pempek loves art and helped lead art club activities for artists in the lower grades.What did he/she do that stands out this year?: This year she dressed up as a train conductor and created a train ride for students to make the story, "Gus Takes a Train" come to life. She also turned her classroom into a bat cave to teach students all the interesting facts about bats.Recognition 2Tell about this teacher and why he/she should be recognized?: Mrs. Pempek is a gem! She is one in a million! She is always going above and beyond for her students. She makes learning fun and creates an environment of love and … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Celebrating Region teachers like Natalie Pempek, Mandy Nelson and Laura Andrews

Katelyn Barta Teacher's Name: Katelyn BartaSchool: Winfield ElementarySchool District: Crown Point Community School CorporationTell about this teacher and why he/she should be recognized?: Miss Barta excels in the area of classroom management. She strives to create an environment where children are focused, determined, and sustaining growth. Her students not only learn the academic standards, but perseverance and setting high goals as well.What did he/she do that stands out this year?: Miss Barta transitioned to a second-grade classroom from a Kindergarten assignment the previous year. Her skills were easily transferred despite the change in curriculum. Parent compliments for her doggedness are plentiful. She does not give up on students and works to seeks out resources to ensure all children learn. Tom Ghrist Teacher's Name: Tom GhristSchool: Morton High SchoolSchool District: HammondRecognition 1Tell about this teacher and why he/she should be recognized?: I think he should be … [Read more...] about UPDATED: Slideshow: Celebrating Region teachers like Katelyn Barta, Tom Ghrist and Dennis Miller