{"id":31278,"date":"2025-10-31T07:22:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonHS\/?p=31278"},"modified":"2025-10-31T07:22:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T12:22:44","slug":"celebrating-our-quarter-1-risd-super-teachers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/RichardsonHS\/celebrating-our-quarter-1-risd-super-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Our Quarter 1 RISD Super Teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019re excited to congratulate our <strong>Quarter 1 RISD Super Teachers!<\/strong> On October 28, eight educators across the district were surprised and celebrated by Superintendent Branum for the incredible work they do every day to support students, build community, and elevate learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A special spotlight goes to <strong>Brent Morton of Richardson High School<\/strong>, whose energy, compassion, and commitment to student growth shine in and beyond the classroom. Brent consistently goes above and beyond to ensure students feel seen, supported, and capable of achieving excellence. His work reflects the spirit of what it means to be a Super Teacher in RISD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quarter 1 Super Teachers \u2014 2025\u201326<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brent Morton<\/strong>, Richardson High School \ud83c\udf89<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caroline Buechel, Prestonwood Elementary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tara Grubbs, Pearce High School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kara Ross, MST Magnet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claudia Behm, Terrace Elementary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amy Mayes, Berkner High School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suzann Shultz, Skyview Elementary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Katherine Kaiser, Forest Meadow Middle School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to everyone who nominated an outstanding educator. Nominations for <strong>Quarter 2<\/strong> are open now through <strong>December 19<\/strong> \u2014 and all nominations remain under consideration throughout the school year. 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