Megan Jones was nominated anonymously.
Ms. Jones' personality shines through in her classroom, where students not only learn content but also get to know who she is as a person. As a coach of multiple sports, she values what extracurriculars bring to students' lives and makes it a point to support them beyond the classroom by attending games, performances, and school events. Teaching at a Title I school, Ms. Jones understands that school can be a safe haven for many students. She fully embraces that role by participating in dances, spirit days, pep rallies, and game nights to show her support. Despite being early in her career, she has taken on numerous leadership roles. She has coached softball for six years, tennis for three, and has also served as department chair, men's soccer coach, and National Honor Society advisor. During the 2022–2023 school year, she was honored with her school’s Core Value Award for Loyalty, recognizing her commitment to both students and the school community.
I am honored to support my wife for the LifeChanger of the Year Award for her exceptional dedication as a teacher. She goes beyond academics to nurture, support, and inspire her students every day, creating a classroom where every child feels valued and capable. She spends time with students not only in the classroom but outside by coaching. In addition, she supports her students by attending their extracurriclars to be present for them. Through her compassion, patience, and commitment to education, she has made a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of her students and their families. She maintains relationship with her families by updating them every week on what is going on in her room. This has allowed her to hold her students accountable so they can suceed her in class and grow as individuals.
Megan is a joy to be around and one of the most positive people I have ever known! Her students are truly blessed to have such a caring role model in their life. She is so passionate with everything she does, what a joy!
Megan Jones is a dedicated teacher and wonderful role model for her students. She deserves this nomination not only for all her achievements, but also the kind of person she is. She has gotten two master degrees, that she has earned back to back and has an unparalleled zest for knowledge. She tackles everything with positivity and calmness. She also brings this into her classroom. her goal is to give every student the tools to succeed in the classroom and in life. I am proud of her for being nominated and i can't think of anyone who is more deserving to win.
Megan is a outstanding teacher who constantly goes above the call of duty. Her personality and wit is superb. Her commitment to teaching is awesome. She is a superstar!
Megan Jones is an amazing teacher and role model. She has accomplished so much academically (2 master's degrees and counting), is a coach for the high school tennis team and the softball team, worked with the Honors society, volunteers for school events and goes to the school productions just to show the kids she cares and that someone is there for them, even when their parents and families are not. She has provided safety for her students during many lock downs, guns found on campus, and one gun found in her classroom and fights on campus. Megan attends every high school graduation, buys the yearbooks, so all her students can sign it and feel valued and remembered. She brings passion, a positive attitude and enthusiasm to everything she does. She also participates annually in the school sponsored Wishmas program that provides Christmas gifts to the students; by collecting money from friends and family, buying gifts and spending a day wrapping them. She also decorates her classroom to provide interesting displays on history and things she is personally interested in, so the kids know who she is and it strengthens their connection. Her family and friends are beyond proud of her. Megan is living her dream teaching at a disadvantaged, lower income high school.
I have known Megan all of her life. She was the second oldest of six grandchildren. Megan was the guardian, referee, helper and playmate when there were all over to our home. As she grew up, she was a very good student. In elementary and middle school she took Spanish so she could interact with all her classmates. She was always asking our daughter about teaching. When she decided to become a teacher, she jumped in with both feet. Most of the time during her undergraduate and first Masters she went to school full time and worked 3 parttime jobs. When she received her teaching certificate she could have had a position teaching in her high school or most any other school in the CCSD. However, she chose to teach in a high-risk high school where she was only a couple of years older than her students. She is respected by her peers and her students. She teaches AP History in her classroom and coaches tennis and baseball. She handled a very serious situation in her room when a student brought a loaded handgun into her class. She did not panic and handled the situation as prescribed and the incident ended with no one injured. Megan also has a second Masters in English Language Learner which helps her reach all her Hispanic students. She is more than deserving of receiving this award.
Megan is a terrific educator. She embodies the Jaguar spirit. She’s incredibly involved and invested not only to her school but her students. She’s always there for them. I’m incredibly honored to have worked with her for 4 years and to call her my friend.
This is my first year having Ms. Jones as my teacher but she is very nice and a good teacher, she explains things throughly and is a well educator.
Megan is a young woman with an old soul. Her love of teaching, concern for her students and her absolute love of family shine forth every single day. She loves to make learning fun and immerses herself in everything she does. She constantly sacrifices her time to ensure students and student/athletes are prepared, dedicated and set up for success. Megan consistently sets an example for not only her students, but for her peers and family alike. Emulating Megan will only lead to success and fulfillment! Humorously, I know her love of teaching is surpassed only by her love of Golden Knights hockey. Megan is immensely respected by her students, her co-workers, her husband and family. Simply stated- If only all students could experience Mrs Ruiz- the world would be a greater place.
Megan has always set aside time for me to help me with my technological issues. She is kind, patient and dependable, not to mention a great teacher!
Mrs.Ruiz is an amazing teacher. She makes sure to buy toiletries like deodorant, tooth brushes, feminine products for her students because she knows sometimes not all students have that luxury to have access to these items. We need more teachers like this!
Mrs. Ruiz is a great teacher and deserves to win.
Mrs Ruiz is my History teacher and Tennis Coach. She is always ready to help me improve in both my academics and my athletic career. She’s always the first to make someone laugh even if the situation kinda sucks. She is a very big part of the DP community and she is always showing DP pride!
Megan was my student when she was in 6th grade. She was always such a joy to teach and so thankful for everything! It has been fun watching her grow up and give so much to our community!
She has blossomed into an incredible teacher and coach! I follow her adventures, and she is always surrounded by students and gives off endless positivity! There is nobody more deserving of this award!!
Mrs. Ruiz is a phenomenal teacher and is the epitome of what this life changer award stands for. She is always advocating for her students both in and out of the classroom. She truly wants them to succeed and goes above and beyond to ensure that they do.
Megan is AMAZING and loves what she does.
As Megan’s aunt I always thought she would make a great teacher. She is a good role model and mentor for her students. She steps up as a coach or help with various other sports for her school and is always willing to go above and beyond to help not only the students but her fellow teachers and administrators as well.
Megan Jones spends so much of her own personal time and expenses going out of her way to do things for the kids at the school. From classroom to coaching to spreading the word of Wishmas so the kids can get things they want or need around the holidays. Truly a deserving teacher and person.
Ms.ruiz honestly has been a very chill and nice teacher,she always helps the best she can and loves helping her girls when it comes to softball!
Mrs. Ruiz gives her all in everything she does. Teaching, coaching, helping students, helping coworkers, and just being an all around great person!
Mrs Ruiz aka Miss Jones is a new age teacher with old fashioned values. She makes learning fun, dressing as Rosie the Riveter when teaching about WWII and explaining economics through a game of Monopoly. She is always willing to sacrifice her personal time to help a student struggling to learn or an athlete wanting to improve. She has a heart of gold for students in need providing an anonymous classroom basket of hygiene products & school supplies. Her students show her respect, courtesy, and good behavior because they receive the same from her. I wish all students were lucky enough to have teachers like Mrs Ruiz, not only for their benefit but also for our future ??
Megan is a dedicated teacher to our school and truly cares about helping students and other teachers when we need support. I can't think of anyone more deserving!
Mrs. Ruiz is a pillar to the community of Desert Pines High School. She is the most loving, caring, and supportive teacher not only to our students, but for the rest of the school as well. Cheers to you Mrs. Ruiz it’s well deserved!!!!!!!
No one deserves to be called a life changer more than Mrs Ruiz (Jones)! Her students are the luckiest in the school. She is such a positive influence on the kids' lives.
Megan Jones is a dear friend of mine and an incredible educator and support for students of all ages and ability levels. She cares deeply for the students in her classroom and the school environment.
Megan has been a tremendous teacher and advocate for our students & staff at Desert Pines High School. A coach of multiple sports, Tennis & Softball to name a few, she is frequently on campus beyond her scheduled contract time with hosting practices for her teams, working with students to re-teach key material, providing students emotional support with a safe place to speak, and assisting in various after school activities. Not only is she committed to the students of Desert Pines, but Megan also works to plan staff events to help build community & camaraderie amongst the staff and teachers. Her motivation for helping students has also led her to obtaining two separate masters degrees so that she can better assist all students, along with providing herself as a model to show students that hard work does indeed pay off. Megan has been a wonderful friend & teacher to work with the past four years and is a sure candidate for LifeChanger of the Year.
Although I haven't known Ms. Jones for a long time, I can confidently say she's an amazing teacher & coach.
Good luck Ms. Jones!
