Cortney Armstrong was nominated anonymously.
Ms. Armstrong makes sure rules and expectations are clear and gone over daily. She encourages using words to express emotions, has a calm down space if needed, and works on creating a classroom family. Her classroom environment is inviting and clean, and she is always happy to see the students. The students know they are safe, heard, nurtured, clean, and always fed when they are with her.
Mrs. Armstrong is my daughter's kindergarten teacher. Everyday I pick her up from school she tells me how much she adores Mrs. Armstrong! The knowledge my 5 year old has gained just in this first month of school mind blowing!
Ms. Armstrong is wonderful with children! She goes above and beyond she’s loving, caring, and passionate. Her heart is so big!
Cortney is very supportive to children and staff. She is always the smiling , shining face that brighten children and staffs day. Cortney's love for children shines when you see her with her students and how she works hard to see each child grow and develop. Cortney I am so proud to have you as a coworker and a friend.
Courtney love for the kids and everyone she is around is out of this world. She is an amazing person with takes pride in everything she does especially in her classroom.
I may be biased but my wife goes above and beyond for our family and children. I remember the time she came home from work and started talking about how we needed to become foster parents because so many children in her school needed safety and security. She has a heart of gold and wants to protect all children. While being a teacher, she has taken care of me due to my health, her stepchildren, and 3 children that we are hoping to adopt. We have fostered several children, provided over night care for those in the system, and have fought for children's rights. She will come home from work worrying if children at school have enough clothes, snacks, etc. I feel my wife deserves this award because she always provides the best at school and for our 9 person home. Our family and any family is lucky to have my wife in their lives. We could not be more proud of her and how she cares for all.
I appreciate how you handle difficult situations with grace and calmness. You never give up on your family or students. Your persistence in the face of obstacles is amazing. You are one of the strongest women I know. It’s an honor to teach with you!
Cortney is an amazing teacher and an amazing mother! She could do anything for her kids. Whether it be her kids at home or her kids in class. She works tirelessly to make sure everyone is taken care of and I’m very blessed to have her as a bonus mom !!!
Mrs. Armstrong was my sons kindergarten teacher. She helped my son advance in every subject. She is a wonderful teacher!
The best way to describe Cortney, is that she has a heart for children! In all the time I have known her, she has fostered, taught, and supported countless children. She deserves to be recognized and supported in her educator role.
My son had her in kindergarten and she is very caring she helped my son in the best way. He really improved over the time she had him.
I have known Cortney her whole life. Have watched her grow and become an amazing caring young woman. So very proud to see her nominated for this award. She is very deserving of this. Children in her care are blessed to have been taught and mentored by her. Congrats Cortney. Very proud of you.
Cortney is the most loving, caring, passionate, and selfless woman I know. Not only does she pour her heart into being an incredible teacher but she’s also the most amazing mom. She works tirelessly for her students and her family, always putting others first and making sure everyone feels valued and loved I’m beyond grateful to call her my mom. ??
Cortney is a wonderful teacher who treats every student equally. Her passion for helping children started at an early age. Children have always gravitated to her. Not only is Cortney an amazing teacher, she is also an amazing foster mother and is passionate in helping all children succeed. We are so proud of her inside and outside of the classroom. Children are lucky to have her in their lives.
Cortney and I work together. She usually always has a smile on her face even at the end of a hectic day! She is very passionate with what she does. From helping with the students and teaching them the right things to helping a co-worker when they need it. She is an amazing person all around!
Cortney is an early childhood educator who has dedicated 18 years to nurturing young minds, both in the classroom and through fostering. With a deep passion for social-emotional development, she creates engaging learning environments where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Her experience spans nearly two decades, demonstrating a commitment to building a strong foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.
Cortney is an AMAZING person. Her love for kids is unmatched.
Cortney is an AMAZING human being. There were not many teachers who were willing to accept me during my student teaching placement, but she was one of the few that I felt encouraged by. I had one of her children while I was student teaching and she was always extremely in tune with how to support her daughter, her daughter’s teacher, and myself through challenging situations. Some of my students also had her as a teacher the previous year and many had positive experiences and comments about her and her classroom. She cares deeply for education and helps students to be successful in their own educational journeys as they are adjusting to school life and everything it endures. Not only does she care about education, but she cares for her students social emotional balances with the challenges they may bring to school. She is eager to step in to help with pretty much anything and always lends an ear with ideas to try in any situation. Cortney deserves this award more than anyone I know.
Courtney is a fantastic teacher, person all around. I had a foster child who would not get close to anyone and had a lot of internal pain, which caused him learning issues also. Ms. Armstrong was able to get through that wall and get him to open up and he actually learned under her and she actually was open to adopt him, but that didn’t happen and he moved on. She made a huge impact on him personally and professionally, she deserves a huge award for her compassion, her passionate desire to help her students to achieve the best they can be!
Mrs. Armstrong is not just a wonderful teacher she becomes a family member of all of her students, she has to have the biggest heart in the world to care about so many children. When my granddaughter(Kae Kae) was in her class she made her feel so special. I really don’t think Mrs Armstrong knows the impact she made on Kae Kae and our family. Out of every and any contact we have had with teachers I have NEVER encountered a teacher like her. If anyone deserves this award it should be Courtney Armstrong. She has been and still is making such a positive impact on her students and she will always be remembered as the best teacher in her students academic years.
Courtney is a fun, loving teacher. Our students are lucky to have her!
Cortney is one of those people who radiates passion and care in everything she does. As a person, she goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels supported, seen, and encouraged. Her love for teaching and helping others shines through, and it’s impossible not to feel inspired and supported by her presence. She truly makes a lasting impact on everyone! The world needs more people like her!!!
Cortney is one of those people who radiates passion and care in everything she does. As a person, she goes above and beyond to make sure everyone feels supported, seen, and encouraged. Her love for teaching and helping others shines through, and it’s impossible not to feel inspired by her presence. She truly makes a lasting impact on everyone! The world needs more people like her!
I worked with Cortney and she was wonderful!!! Everything she does is to help kids learn and grow. She is very helpful and kind. I truly enjoyed working with her for 6 years.
I had the honor of working in the classroom with Cortney 3 years ago, and we have remained friends since. I can attest that she is one of the best educators in our area. She is a wonderful teacher, coworker, friend, and more. Cortney is amazing!
Mrs. Armstrong is an amazing advocate to the children. My son had her as a preschool teacher. Preschool was a rough year for him with outside of school issues. Mrs. Armstrong did everything to make him feel loved and welcomed. She was a listening ear on hard days. Supported and loved him through everything. My son still talks about Mrs. Armstrong to this day and says how amazing she was and how she helped him through one of his toughest years.
Cortney is a great teacher and co-worker! She always does what is best for kids and puts them first. She makes learning fun! She is a great supporter of her co-workers and always willing to help out if she can!
Cortney is a truly wonderful and inspirational teacher whose passion for education shines through in everything she does. She uplifts her students with kindness, creativity, and unwavering support. Her dedication leaves a lasting impact on everyone lucky enough to learn from her.
Since meeting my sister-in-law 9 years ago, I have always known her to be passionate about children. She not only is a teacher and great Aunt to all her nieces and nephews…but she has fostered many children too. Bottom line…she has a soft spot for kids and it is reflected in all she does.
Cortney is a wonderful co-teacher and always made learning fun for the students! She is respectful and supportive of her students and can always make them smile!
I have had the pleasure of working with Courtney Armstrong this past year. She always has a smile on her face and is very enthusiastic!! She is always a great team player and pleasant to work with. I was able to work in her classroom a couple of days and her class was a very well organized group and very pleasant to be in. She has also reached out and adopted 3 beautiful children which has had to be a learning experience and she has adapted so well considering they are a different ethnicity. She’s always loving and kind and I I am looking forward to working together with her this year!!!
Cortney is one of those rare individuals who leaves a lasting impact on everyone she meets. She’s an extraordinary teacher with a true gift for helping students grow not just academically, but as people. Her love for children is at the heart of everything she does — both in the classroom and at home. She has dedicated her life to fostering kids, creating a safe, loving space where they can heal, grow, and feel truly valued. Her compassion, patience, and unwavering dedication to others make her a light in so many lives. Anyone who knows or learns from her is better for it.
Cortney has always shown a special interest in children, even as a young adult. As a new Aunt, she was always excited to see and help with my girls. They adored her. Her path led her to teaching other children, again something she was passionate about. She then became very active in and continues to pursue to her love of fostering and helping children…which she continues to do. She has earned the nickname in our household of “There was an old woman who lived in a shoe”. Cortney continues to always have an entire house full of children…all ages…all avenues of life, that she cares for despite the challenges of parenting such a large group.
Cortney is very deserving of this award, as she has dedicated her life to helping children. She has spent a lot of time and effort with her long career as a teacher and helping to shape their futures. She has also dedicated a significant portion of her adult life to fostering multiple children and providing them a better life.
I worked with Cortney many years ago. She always did an excellent job in recognizing and nurturing the talents in each of her students, her persistence in the face of obstacles is amazing, and her dedication to each student's success is truly inspiring. She is an excellent role model inside and outside if the classroom.
I had the honor of working with Courtney. Her love for her students and for teacher are evident in her classroom.
Cortney is an amazing teacher and human being. She works hard to make sure each and every child’s needs are met to promote the best learning outcomes. She also is a foster mom to three children. She has fought hard to provide safety and stability for them despite the state trying to reunite them with their birth mother. In Cortney’s care they are thriving and growing in a loving, safe, and secure environment.
Cortney is a great teacher and role model for the students. She takes every opportunity she can to help the children learn and grow as individuals. If she sees an opportunity for the children to learn from, she will take it no matter where that location may be. The children love her and feel safe and secure when they are with her.
I am thrilled to comment on this! Ms. Armstrong is a former coworker of mine. I worked with her during a time in my life when I had made some poor life choices, and she was one of few people who made me feel safe enough to confide in her. And having her support made it so much easier to start turning things around. Courtney provided a catalyst for positive change in my life, and I’m forever grateful!!
Ms. Armstrong is truly an amazing and passionate person. She brings so much heart into everything she does, and it’s clear how deeply she cares for each and every student. Her energy, kindness, and dedication make such a difference, and anyone who gets to learn from her is lucky. She inspires people not just through teaching, but through the way she shows up for people every day.
Ms Armstrong is a wonderful teacher, she really is a great teacher she has a heart of gold when she teaches makes the children excited to learn. She makes teaching interesting.
Ms. Armstrong is a rare educator who combines structured care with profound empathy. She doesn't just teach a curriculum; she builds character and fosters emotional resilience, leaving a lasting, life-changing gift with every child in her care.
Cortney is an excellent teacher dedicated not only to her students but also to her wonderful family
Excellent choice
Cortney is a high energy go getter! She’s busy with her own family but also has time to meet the needs of her students! She is a role model and her positive outlook is reflected in her classroom!
Cortney is a caring, hardworking teacher. She takes pride in making her students feel comfortable and loved!
It is with great pride and admiration that I nominate Courtney Armstrong for Life Changer of the year. As her former principal, I wholeheartedly believe in her as an exceptional teacher.
Every day, she brings kindness, dependability, and an unwavering dedication to her students. Her love for children is not just something she talks about—it is something we all see in the way she nurtures and supports every student who walks into her classroom.
From the moment her students enter the room, they are met with a warm smile, a caring heart, and the assurance that they are valued and capable. She has a natural gift for building trust, encouraging curiosity, and inspiring young minds to dream big.
Courtney’s patience and compassion extend beyond academics. She invests in the whole child, understanding their needs, celebrating their victories, and supporting them through challenges. Her ability to create a safe, loving, and encouraging environment is a powerful example of what teaching is truly about.
Dependable, kind, and deeply committed to her profession, Courtney embodies the values we hope every educator will bring to their classroom. Her students know she believes in them, and that belief often becomes the spark that ignites their success.
For her nurturing spirit, her consistent reliability, and her heartfelt devotion to children, it is my honor to nominate Courtney for Life Changer of the year.She is a shining example of how one teacher’s heart can transform countless lives.
Cortney has always put her students first. If they don’t have something such as clothing food heat water she is always trying to find the resources the child and family need. She always wants her students to be the BEST that they can be. Cortney is a very caring and loving teacher.
Ms. Armstrong is nothing short of amazing. As a first time mother sending my kid to school for the first time she made me feel my kid was safe and well respected. She always treated every student as they were her child.
Never once did I worry about sending my child to school while under the care of Ms. Armstrong. My child came home almost every day talking about how thankful he was for her.
When she was not able to attend my child’s preschool graduation due to an illness she recorded her speech to ensure we heard her message. Regardless that she was not present her message was HEARD and everyone in the crowd was wiping away their tears. It was the most heartwarming message I received about our children and Zanesville City Schools are so lucky to have her!
Ms Armstrong is great to work with in the classroom. She strives to always listen to what her students are saying, while also making sure the students stay on task. She pushes hard for them to learn what they will need to know for testing later in the year, but she also breaks it up in fun and educational ways. When a student looks to be having a bad start to the day, she takes them aside and listens to or has them sit in a quiet space to gather their own thoughts. At the end of the day, she treats them like she does her own 3 young children. She treats them with patience and respect but does expect them to do their best!
Courtney is a truly brilliant teacher that cares deeply about her students. Extremely deserving of recognition.
Wonderful person inside and out!
Cortney is an amazing teacher, mother, and friend. She is one of the most caring people I know. Thus shows in her classroom with the positive caring relationships she has with her students. She works hard to create learning experiences for her students they will remember for a long time.
She’s a great teacher that does her best to work with each child on their individual needs!
Mrs.Armstrong loves teaching kindergarten and it shows on all of her students faces.
My daughter had Mrs.Armstrong for preschool and few years ago. Not only was she able to help us potty train her when we had been struggling with that for a while. She helped her with learning how to express her emotions better and help flourish an overall love for school.
This is my mom for anyone wondering. She is by far the strongest most intelligent woman I’ve ever met. Her tenacity is astounding and incredible. She is truly the best mom anyone could ever ask for. She will do whatever it is you ask without skipping a beat. No matter what time it is or how much it is. She’s there. So to my Mom I love you so much and wish you nothing but the best. Love B??
Cortney always has such a passion for other peoples children. She shows love as if they’re her own. I’d truly want no one else for a teacher as she is an amazing example of what education teachers should be.
