Position: Kindergarten Teacher
School: Paul C. Bunn Elementary School
School District: Youngstown City School District
City, State: Youngstown, OH
Alexis Bable was nominated anonymously.
Creating a positive classroom environment begins with building deep, lasting relationships grounded in unconditional love and joyful connection. Ms. Bable treats every child who enters her classroom as if they were her own, cultivating a safe, family-like atmosphere where students feel truly seen, valued, and cherished. Laughter is a daily fixture in the room; she leverages humor to put young learners at ease, de-escalate stressful moments, and make learning an inviting, joyful experience. Crucially, her commitment to students does not end when the school year closes. Ms. Bable holds to the belief that once a child is in her class, they remain her student forever. She'll continue to cheer students on, offer support, and celebrate their milestones long after they have moved on to future grades.