We are incredibly proud to announce that Mrs. Jillian Terpstra has been named the 2025–26 Blaker-Kinser Teacher of the Year ! This well-deserved honor recognizes her phenomenal work and unwavering dedication to our Shark community. Through her tier 3 reading intervention program, Mrs. Terpstra targets gaps in foundational literacy including phonemic awareness, decoding strategies, fluency, and reading comprehension. Her data-driven approach empowers students to overcome academic challenges, closing the achievement gap and building lifelong confidence. Please join us in celebrating her outstanding commitment to excellence and her passion for helping our Sharks thrive!
