Position: School Counselor
School: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Grammar School
School District: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
City, State: Mooresboro, NC
Faith Faz was nominated anonymously.
As a school counselor, Ms. Faz creates a positive classroom environment by building strong relationships with students, teaching social-emotional skills, and supporting teachers. She models kindness and respect, and helps manage peer conflicts through restorative practices. Ms. Faz promotes inclusivity, encourages student voice, and offers calming tools or strategies that support emotional regulation. She is visible, proactive, and collaborative in her classroom. She helps foster a safe, respectful, and supportive space where all students feel valued and ready to learn.