Join us in celebrating these Extraordinary Educators! Check out the information below to learn about these amazing educators and what they're doing to impact student learning.

What makes an Extraordinary Educator?
Curriculum Associates Extraordinary Educators in the teacher program:

  • Have taught for at least two years
  • Have experience using i-Ready® and/or Ready® in their classrooms
  • Illustrate growth and achievement via formal assessment(s)
  • Demonstrate classroom innovation and engagement practices for students
  • Are evangelists for high standards and student achievement
  • Are champions of equity

Curriculum Associates Extraordinary Educators in the Extraordinary Educators Leadership Collaborative:

  • Are principals in their first through third years in the role
  • Have experience using i-Ready and/or Ready
  • Illustrate growth and achievement via formal assessment(s)
  • Demonstrate schoolwide innovation and engagement practices for students
  • Are evangelists for high standards and student achievement
  • Are champions of equity

Leadership Collaborative Class of 2024

Stephen Thomas.

Stephen Thomas

St. Andrew's School of Math and Science, SC

Describe your school culture in three words.
Diverse, Intentional, Real

Michael Perry.

Michael Perry

Greenville Middle, GA

Describe your school culture in three words.
Collaborative, High Expectations, Supportive

Tim Baynes.

Tim Baynes

Sunny Hills Elementary School, WA

Describe your school culture in three words.
Belonging, Belief, Community

Johanna Hughey.

Johanna Hughey

Long Beach Middle School, MS

Describe your school culture in three words.
Welcoming, Nurturing, Positive

Amy Smith.

Amy Smith

A.H. Watwood Elementary School, AL

Describe your school culture in three words.
Student-Centered, Positive, Engaging

Diane Kostovski.

Diane Kostovski

Garfield Elementary, IL

Describe your school culture in three words.
Supportive, Community, Dedicated

Olia Hardy.

Olia Hardy

William Paca Elementary School, MD

Describe your school culture in three words.
Open-Minded, Flexible, Evolving

Corey Limburg.

Corey Limburg

Ocoee Middle School, TN

Describe your school culture in three words.
Safe, Energetic, Collaborative

Latara Robinson.

Latara Robinson

Stuttgart Junior High, AR

Describe your school culture in three words.
Commitment, Supportive, Intentional

Dawn Massey.

Dawn Massey

Florosa Elementary, FL

Describe your school culture in three words.
Growth Mindset, Perseverance, Collaborative

Keyara Bishop.

Keyara Bishop

Wilson Elementary School, IL

Describe your school culture in three words.
Driven, Growth, Unified

Brandon Pinkney.

Brandon Pinkney

Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle School, MD

Describe your school culture in three words.
Fair, Loving, Inclusive

Melissa Paparella.

Melissa Paparella

Mifflin Park Elementary, PA

Describe your school culture in three words.
Collaborative, Family, Energized

Jennifer Jackson.

Jennifer Jackson

Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate School, CA

Describe your school culture in three words.
Unity, Excellence, Connectivity

Dr. Roxanne Allen.

Dr. Roxanne Allen

Chase STEMM Academy, OH

Describe your school culture in three words.
Family, Celebratory, Focused

Meghan Shore.

Meghan Shore

Alleghany Avenue Elementary, NY

Describe your school culture in three words.
Inclusive, Positive, Supportive