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Cambium, the same group that gave National Connectivity Hero of the Year award to City of McAllen, McAllen ISD and Frontera Consulting in 2021, has recognized 3 teachers in USA. Veronica Balli from Fields Elementary in McAllen ISD. The Other two are in New Haven, Conn. and Chicago.
Background on Ms. Balli: Veronica knew this year would be dramatically different after stepping into a new role teaching dyslexic students. She quickly discovered the challenges she faced, yet they never deterred her. Veronica possesses a zeal for teaching and a gift for motivating both face-to-face and with remote learners, which has driven her students to reach their goals despite challenges. Veronica is a dedicated student herself, driven to master the Lexia® Core5® Reading program to best serve her students. She researched the program, read countless journal articles, and joined collaborative-learning communities, fully embracing her new role. Because of the safe learning space and culture Veronica creates, her students believe in themselves.
Ms. Balli comment:
“It is an absolute honor and a humbling experience, but I am excited to have the opportunity to celebrate the progress and great strides our Dyslexia students are continuing to accomplish with Lexia Core5. I am blessed to work in a district that truly believes equitable learning is the right of every student and equips their teachers with programs and resources to make it possible.”
Other notes:
- Award is called Essential Educator Award
- Winning teachers selected based on written nominations from invited school districts & partners across the country
- The award recognizes teachers who surpassed expectations in their commitment to helping students & their communities
- Cambium will be donating $1,000 in each winner’s honor to the Kids In Need Foundation, which empowers under-resourced teachers and students by providing the supplies they need to succeed
