Idaho Public Teachers Contest Winners
Because so many compelling entries were received on behalf of schools around the state, the IEA elected to recognize four other schools with second place awards of $500 each.
Member Spotlight: Cora Caldwell
Love of People and Books Leads to Librarian of the Year Honor for Cora Caldwell
Infographic: Idaho Teachers Just the Facts
Idaho’s teachers bring expertise and dedication to the classroom every day. Here’s a terrific infographic that outlines their accomplishments, as well as some of the obstacles for public education in the state.
Education Q & A with IEA Leaders
Education Perspectives: IEA President Penni Cyr and Idaho Teacher of the Year Melyssa Ferro For this edition of the IEA Reporter, we posed questions about critical education topics to two of Idaho’s top education experts—newly minted Teacher of the Year Melyssa Ferro and IEA President Penni Cyr. These two experienced professional educators share their thoughts…
Meet Melyssa Ferro—Idaho’s Teacher of the Year
It has been a banner year for members of the Idaho Education Association when it comes to collecting awards, grants, prizes and tributes. Capping things off was the announcement that Melyssa Ferro, a science teacher at Syringa Middle School in Caldwell, was named Idaho’s 2016 Teacher of the Year. She received the prestigious honor at…
Idaho Legislators Visit Local Schools
The IEA and its members celebrated American Education Week, November 16-30, with a variety of activities recognizing professional educators and seeking to promote public education. Parents were spotlighted for their involvement (see our story at http://idahoea.org/news/payette-parents-are-plenty-involved/), while ESPs and substitute teachers each had their own designated day of appreciation. One of the most noteworthy aspects…