Educator Spotlight

Teacher Store Role Call

The Teacher Store spotlights a local K-12 educator each quarter in our series called Teacher Store Role Call! We want to recognize the amazing work educators are doing in and out of the classroom to support students and families in the community.

January

Name: Kayla Vale
School: North Linn Middle School/High School
Role in Education: Level 2/3 Special Education, Life Skills
Additional Roles or Responsibilities: I am on our Lighthouse (Leadership) team as well as in charge of paraeducator professional development for the district.
How long have you been in education? I am in my 11th year of education, all of them at North Linn. Prior to North Linn, I was a substitute teacher in Wisconsin.
Volunteer Roles: Vacation Bible School, Photography
What is your favorite thing about being an educator? I love being an advocate for students who may not have someone who believes in them. I spend my day proving others wrong by showing them everything my students are capable of doing.
What are you looking forward to this school year? I am most looking forward to two of my students (who I have had for 8 years) graduating and moving on. While I am sad to see them leave, I am excited to see where they go in life!
Favorite Teacher Store event or memory? I love when the Teacher Store partners with Scooters for teacher appreciation day. It is great to feel appreciated!
Favorite school supply item of all time? I love flair pens and colorful sticky notes of all sizes!
Hobbies outside of education? Reading, spending time with family/friends, playing piano, photography, and doing anything Christmas related!

Nomination Form

Do you know of a K-12 educator in the community who should be featured in our Educator Spotlight series? Fill out the nomination form below: