Three teachers with Coeur d'Alene Public Schools recognized
Doug Shryock, a special education teacher at Woodland Middle School, was honored with the Invest Inspire Innovate Award in September.
Kari Tapia, a math teacher at Coeur d’Alene High School, was honored with the Invest Inspire Innovate Award in September.
Steve Blee, a fifth grade teacher at Ramsey Magnet School of Science, was honored with the Invest Inspire Innovate Award in September.
Three teachers with Coeur d’Alene Public Schools were recognized in September with the Invest Inspire Innovate Award.
The Coeur d’Alene Education Partnership presented the elementary-level award to Steve Blee, a fifth-grade teacher at Ramsey Magnet School of Science. Ramsey Principal Crystal Kubista described Blee as a dedicated teacher who always puts what’s best for kids in the forefront of his mind.
“He is always thinking of ways he can make his classroom an even stronger community for his learners to take risks and grow as thinkers,” Kubista said. “His energy for learning is infectious in his classroom and among the staff.”
The Panhandle Kiwanis Club presented the middle and high school awards.
Woodland Middle School special education teacher Doug Shryock was honored. Shryock goes “beyond the call of duty for all special education students,” Woodland Principal David Serwat said.
Coeur d’Alene High School math teacher Kari Tapia also was honored. CHS Principal Troy Schueller called Tapia “a masterful teacher who is able to reach all of her students on a consistent basis. Students and staff alike regularly mention how helpful and caring Ms. Tapia is.”