Q2, Western Security Bank, City Brew Coffee and Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools have teamed up for "One Class at a Time." It's a program that recognizes teachers who go above and beyond to help their students.
Meet Staci Byrd, a second-grade teacher with a heart of gold whose students love her as much as she loves them.
"You know, ever since I was in second grade I wanted to become a teacher," said Mrs. Bird. "When I see these kids, they're little miracles. They're amazing people and I feel honored to be their teacher. I like to (know) all my kids on a very personal level and it follows through that I've been teaching for 22 years and I still know my kidos that I had 22 years ago in kindergarten. I just think of them as little miracles."
As her students continue on in their educational journey, Mrs. Byrd wants them to know one special thing.
"That I always believe in them 100%. Even when school becomes really tough and difficult, I believe in them. I know they can do it and I instill that in them. Every one of them."
Staci is not only a phenomenal teacher for the students, but she is paying it forward by also allowing student teachers into her classroom and providing them with an unforgettable student-teaching experience.
For being a teacher who has put a lot of her own money and time into her classroom to make it a space where every student has the opportunity to succeed, Mrs. Byrd was presented with a $500 grant sponsored by Western Security Bank and a $150 gift card from City Brew Coffee. Congratulations!
If you would like to nominate a teacher, click HERE. We could be surprising a deserving teacher at your school next.
