Teacher Appreciation Week: Susan Mazur is Inspiring Confidence and Bringing Learning to Life at Marion-Franklin

Mazur's work shows what happens when educators meet students where they are. By blending real-world lessons with a safe learning space, she helps students face challenges with skill and confidence.

Teacher Appreciation Week: Shady Lane’s Emily McCoy Empowers Students to Shine Through Creativity and Connection

Shady Lane Elementary School Fifth-Grade Teacher Emily McCoy uses her passion for collaboration and creativity to build strong relationships and empower her students.

Teacher Appreciation Week: For Westmoor Teacher Laber: Motivating Students Is a Labor of Love

Kristina Laber, English and social studies teacher at Westmoor Middle School, discovered her passion for teaching in the sixth grade. Laber uses that excitement to propel her students forward.

Achievement a Lifetime in the Making: CCS’ Deborah Strouse Named Fellow in the National Academy of School Nursing

This year, Deborah Strouse’s decades of service were honored nationally as she was inducted as a Fellow into the National Academy of School Nursing (NASN), which is one of the field’s highest honors.

Fort Hayes Welcomes Young Learners at Countdown to Kindergarten Event

The Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center buzzed with excitement as Columbus City Schools (CCS) hosted its annual Countdown to Kindergarten event, welcoming incoming kindergartners and their families for a day of fun, learning, and connection.

The Write Stuff: CCS Teachers Set Ohio Standards and Conquer LETRS Training

After four years and eight intensive units of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) professional learning, Columbus City Schools (CCS) K-5 teachers celebrated their hard work as they graduated from their final unit of training in March.

Wellness Wednesdays with Dr. Kate King

For this week’s Wellness Wednesdays video, hear from Dr. Kate King, School Nurse at World Language Middle School and President of the National Association of School Nurses. 

Teacher Appreciation Week: First Year Down, A Lifetime to Go: Davis Dreams Big, Achieves More for Her Classroom

Alethea Davis, a first-year teacher at East Linden Elementary's journey to the classroom has been anything but ordinary, and whose impact in just one school year has been extraordinary.

Teacher Chat Podcast: Impact Beyond the Classroom

Host Dr. Todd Walker is joined by Otis Winston, Kelly Rivers, and Dr. Vincent Clarno to talk about the lasting influence of educators. From personal stories to practical advice, this episode focuses on how teachers inspire, motivate, and shape lives far beyond the classroom.