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Tiffany Waltman

Position: Second Grade Teacher
School: Northwoods Fine Arts Academy
School District: Sand Springs Public Schools
City, State: Sand Springs, OK

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Tiffany Waltman was nominated anonymously.

Ms. Waltman creates a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations, building respectful relationships, and maintaining consistent routines. She encourages her students to take ownership of their learning and classroom responsibilities, while treating one another with kindness, empathy, and respect. Predictable routines provide structure and help students feel safe, confident, and prepared to learn each day. By fostering a classroom culture of accountability, mutual respect, and consistency, Ms. Waltman creates an environment where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

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Breanna Sauer Posted 11 days ago

Ms. Waltman is an exceptional teacher who goes above and beyond to meet the needs of each student. She recognizes where students may struggle and provides the support they need, while also encouraging them to lean into their individual strengths, interests, and passions. She makes learning fun and engaging and finds creative ways to bring lessons to life. Ms. Waltman had a significant and lasting impact on my son. He has a huge passion for art and space, and she took the time to recognize those interests and encourage him to pursue them. When she encouraged him to create a poster for a state art contest, he was able to combine two of his favorite things and create a space-themed watercolor poster. Because Ms. Waltman took the time to truly see him (not just as a student, but as an individual), he entered the contest and ultimately received an award at the State Capitol. That experience meant so much to him, and it would not have happened without a teacher who recognized his potential and encouraged him to share his talents. Having a teacher who sees each child for who they are, recognizes what makes them unique, and helps them discover what they are capable of is invaluable. Ms. Waltman is that kind of teacher and so much more. She has made a meaningful difference in my son’s life, and she deserves every bit of recognition and appreciation in the world!

Janna Maggard Posted 12 days ago

Miss Tiffany is an exceptional teacher who supports each individual child with understanding while expecting the best from them. She goes more than the extra mile to make each child feel worthy and able to succeed in their world. Tiffany is a life changer!