Originally published Jan. 2 on IdahoEdNews.org.Sierra Atkins has brought her love for the Spanish language, Latin-American culture and teaching to students for more than two decades.
Her efforts have been recognized. In December, Atkins was named the 2026 Idaho Language Teacher of the Year. She received the award in her classroom on the last day of the fall semester.
The Spanish teacher at Les Bois Junior High in Boise was selected from five finalists — three of whom were in the Boise district…