For Steven Ness, teaching isn’t just a job—it’s a calling grounded in service, second chances, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to learn and grow. As a 2024 Teacher Scholarship Recipient, Steven honed his skills. Now,…
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When a Kansas City-area school district needed a passionate and knowledgeable STEM teacher, they reached out to Mariccia Spearman-Kaki, a local community member with a strong science and healthcare background and a natural ability to teach. She didn’t plan to…
What began as a support role in a school office eventually led Suzanne Crisp to where she was meant to be: teaching in South Carolina. Before becoming a teacher, Suzanne worked as a high school secretary. “I loved interacting…
A Non-Traditional Start with Real-World Perspective Kyle Smith didn’t start his career in a classroom—but everything he learned in business, coaching, and life brought him there. Today, he's teaching in Missouri, leading classrooms in special education math, government, and…
