Mrs. Brewer, a kindergarten teacher at Lakeside Elementary, was honored with the Excellence in Education award after her classroom achieved the highest reading scores in the district.
The award recognizes outstanding classroom instruction, leadership, and measurable impact on student learning. Under Mrs. Brewer’s guidance, her young learners demonstrated notable gains in early literacy, outperforming peer classrooms on district reading assessments.
In addition to teaching, Mrs. Brewer leads professional development sessions for new teachers, sharing the techniques and routines that contribute to strong early reading outcomes. New staff members report that her mentorship has accelerated their classroom readiness and confidence.
Parents and staff say Mrs. Brewer’s influence extends beyond test scores. Fellow teachers echoed that sentiment, noting her willingness to collaborate, observe, and provide constructive feedback.
District officials applauded the dual impact of Mrs. Brewer’s work: immediate gains for students and a sustainable boost to instructional quality through teacher training.
Mrs. Brewer's classroom strategies will help her students throughout their educational experience and inspire new teachers to follow in her footsteps. She is an example of the very best and represents the great teachers we have at Lakeside Elementary.