Celebrating our latest Every Raven, Every Day staff awards. Congratulations to Nathaniel Gay, Andrea Wood, Raquel Hill, Anailia Banda, and Leida Martinez.

Special thanks to TFNB Your Bank for Life for sponsoring this award program. Nominate a Rapoport staff member or teacher here: www.rapoportacademy.org/nominate.

Nathaniel Gay, Food Service Director

Nominated by Alexis Neumann:

"Nate has jumped right into the Raven community with incredible professionalism and an eye for what is best for students! He has increased the satisfaction of students, found cost savings, professionalized the operations of his team, and overall is moving the Food Service Operations here at RAPS into an exemplary program. We are ALL so grateful for Chef Nate!"

Andrea Wood, Kindergarten Teacher

Nominated by Jennifer Whitlark:

"Mrs. Wood has worked so hard on ensuring high-level questioning for all of her students every day. She has been focused and intentional on this task. She has led out in staff meetings and in PD as a teacher leader. Mrs. Wood is working so hard, and it shows. Keep up the amazing work, Mrs. Wood."

Raquel Hill, Special Education Teacher

Nominated by Ella Hedekin:

"Raquel Hill is patient, kind, and helpful. She always offers a listening ear and is willing to jump in to help or offer advice whenever I need it. I appreciate her!"

Anailia Banda, 6th Grade English Teacher

Nominated by Vadyn Richardson, Jordan Carr & Elena Contreras:

- "She shows kindness. She helps with my problems and much more. She’s just a great teacher."

-"She's super helpful and patient, even when things are confusing."

-"Just a GREAT teacher! Her classroom is a positive place to learn."

Leida Martinez, Spanish Teacher

Nominated by Shemirell Lozano,  Sariyah Johnson,  Amarie Rivera,  Janelle Maldanado, and Evie Menefee

- "Ms. Martinez is a teacher who is patient and shows kindness to all her students, no matter what." 

- "She is very nice and always brings a smile to the classroom."

- "She's nice, funny, and a great teacher who always tries her best. Plus, she really likes Snoopy!"

- "She is a very kind teacher who is always helpful and respectful to everyone."

-"I think she is a funny, loving, and caring person who makes everyone feel comfortable. She always checks on her students and is so patient with her work. She does her best to make every subject fun while we’re learning. She also treats everyone the same way. She doesn't have favorites and treats everybody with love. She encourages her students every day to go after what they want and always has a smile on her face. I really thank her for that!"