Position: Teacher
School: Eastern Elementary School
School District: Eastern Local Schools
City, State: Reedsville, OH
Angela Weeks was nominated anonymously.
Ms. Weeks creates a positive classroom environment by building strong, respectful relationships with students and establishing clear, consistent expectations from the beginning. She strives to create a classroom where every student feels valued, supported, and comfortable taking academic risks. She models kindness, patience, and respect in her interactions with students and encourages them to treat one another in the same way.
Ms. Weeks uses positive reinforcement to recognize effort, growth, and positive behavior, while addressing challenges calmly and consistently. She also makes an effort to understand students as individuals—their interests, strengths, needs, and learning styles—so they know that she genuinely cares about them and their success.
Ms. Weeks believes a positive classroom environment is one where students feel a sense of belonging and understand that mistakes are a natural part of learning. By combining clear expectations, consistent routines, meaningful relationships, and encouragement, Ms. Weeks works to create a safe and engaging classroom where all students can learn and grow.