A great teacher is one who challenges students to
succeed. That best describes Randolph
Elementary 5th grade teacher Tamyra Heim. “She pushes students to meet their maximum
potential. She challenges her students
with differentiated instruction so that all of their needs are met. Tamyra is always coming up with new ideas to
engage her students,” said Tasha Ullom, a co-worker who nominated Tamyra for
the Above & Beyond Award.
Tamyra has been a teacher for eight years, all of them at
Randolph Elementary School. She says her
job is made easier by the students in her class. She especially likes their sense of
humor. “They make me laugh at lot
every day. They are very witty and give
me a lot of hope for our future,” said Heim.
Randolph Principal Karen Williams is well aware that Tamyra
goes above and beyond in her work at school.
“One thing we started this year was an after school pick up schedule for
our school,” said Williams. “Tamyra
provided consistency in getting it going and she volunteered every day to do
duty to help us get if off the ground and she trained others to do the
job.” Williams also says students in
Tamyra’s class are trained to excel and she knows they will all do great in
middle school because of her guidance.
The Above and Beyond Award can be given to staff, parents or
a volunteer who are going above and beyond to serve the students and staff of
Topeka Public Schools. To nominate
someone for the award, go to the district website, www.topekapublicschools.net and
click on staff/forms for staff/district program forms/ Above and Beyond.
