LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile
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Heather Bowles
Position: English/Social Studies Teacher
School: Princeton Elementary School
School District: Eastern Maine Area School System - AOS 90
City, State: Princeton, ME
Heather Bowles was nominated anonymously.
Mrs. Bowles's classroom is bee-themed and emphasizes that students "Bee Kind, Bee Respectful, and Bee Humble." Her class door says, "Welcome to Mrs. Bowles's Hive." She uses humor, drama, and art to make connections with her students and make her reading class enjoyable. Mrs. Bowles always ensures that everyone is included and never leaves anyone out due to limited funding. She has been an educator for 30+ years and still loves her job and her students. In addition, Mrs. Bowles received the Lead Teacher Excellent School Award in Ohio. She is also a School Safety Specialist in Maine and a Wabanaki Studies Pilot Teacher.