Natrona County School District is excited to announce Sandra "Sandi" Stille, Language Arts teacher at Centennial Junior High has been selected as our district’s Teacher of the Year!
"Sandi plays an active role in school leadership, leading the language arts department, serving on building leadership teams, designing and implementing professional learning opportunities, and mentoring a new generation of teachers. Throughout her career, Stille has been driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and growth not only for her students but also for herself, embracing new technologies and constantly reflecting on her practice. Because of her devotion to her students and her craft, she has been recognized numerous times as an Influential Educator by Natrona County School District’s graduating seniors. Stille tries to approach each day with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a healthy sense of humor." She will be entered into the Wyoming Department of Education's State Teacher of the Year program.
Her nominator reflected on Sandi's commitment to student growth and academic achievement, "Sandi is also dedicated to building relationships with students. This is apparent from the climate in her classroom. She cares about each student and devotes much of her time outside school hours helping them understand the content. She is readily available for her students and willing to do whatever it takes to help them be successful in class. She is an inspirational educator and deserving of this honor.".
Congratulations to each of the NCSD Certified Teachers who were nominated by their colleagues in the district to be considered for the Natrona County School District's Teacher of the Year award program. Nomination criteria included that the applicants must teach pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, and plan to continue in an active teaching status. Additionally, they must have the respect and admiration of their colleagues and:
- Is an expert in their field who guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve excellence,
- Collaborates with colleagues, students, and families to create a school culture of respect and success,
- Deliberately connects the classroom and key stakeholders to foster a strong community at large,
- Demonstrates leadership and innovation in and outside of the classroom walls that embodies lifelong learning, and
- Expresses themselves in an engaging and articulate way.
Congratulations to the following nominees on this exceptional recognition!
- Eberle Buhler - Casper Classical Academy
- Elizabeth Becher - Cottonwood Elementary
- Lindsay Casey - CY Middle School
- Ciera Christopherson - Verda James Elementary
- Brianna Farrell - Dean Morgan Middle School
- Kerri Flammang - Sagewood Elementary
- Steve Grussendorf - Natrona County High School
- Michele Haass - Casper Classical Academy
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Amy Harmsen - Summit Elementary
- Nicole Johnson - Student Support Services
- Becky Junge - Journey Elementary
- Sarah Larsen - Woods Learning Center
- Sandi Stille - Centennial Junior High
- Christine Usry - Casper Classical Academy
- Nathan Vondra - Manor Heights Elementary
- Jessica Weiss - Midwest
- Lisa Whitaker - Cottonwood Elementary