The Key to the Classroom Award recognizes the achievements of SSD’s excellent educators. These teachers are selected for their creative approaches to student learning, innovative programming and commitment to student success. One Key to the Classroom recipient is selected by a committee as the SSD Teacher of the Year. The SSD teacher and location to which he or she is assigned are:

• Nicole Bruce
  Ladue Early Childhood Center, Ladue Schools

• Julie David
  Vocational Skills Program, SSD

• Kim Fallert
  Vocational Skills Program, SSD

• Dana Givens
  Normandy 7th-8th Grade Center, Normandy Schools Collaborative

• Katie Goelz
  North Glendale Elementary School, Kirkwood School District

• Clarence Hines
  North Technical High School, SSD

• Marcie Huelsing
  Lindbergh Early Childhood West, Lindbergh Schools

• Terri Lyell
  Parkwood Elementary School, Pattonville School District

• Kathryn O’Rourke
  Litzsinger School, SSD

• Amy Wassman
  Brentwood Middle School, Brentwood School District