Every once in a while, a teacher comes along who turns school into something more than lessons and homework… they turn it into magic. This week’s Teacher of the Week is the kind of educator who makes students feel safe, excited, and genuinely happy to walk into the classroom each morning. Through warmth, creativity, and an incredible level of dedication, she has created an environment where learning feels joyful and every child feels truly cared for, and for one Roscoe family, the impact has been nothing short of unforgettable.
97ZOK Teacher of the Week
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Congratulations, Ashley Weidman from Ledgewood Elementary School in Roscoe, Illinois
Kelli Jo Scaduto nominated Ashley, she writes,
I am so honored to nominate Mrs. Ashley Weidman for Teacher of the Week. My daughter, Halliway, is a first-grade student in Mrs. Weidman’s class at Ledgewood Elementary School in Roscoe, Illinois. From the very first moment we met her at “Meet the Teacher” night back in August, Halliway and I both knew this school year was going to be something truly magical. From her Disney-themed classroom, to her gorgeous, flowing Disney-Princess-inspired outfits, to the warmth and excitement she brings into every single day — Mrs. Weidman instantly made school feel like a place of joy, safety, and wonder.
Mrs. Weidman is one of the most loving, dedicated, and passionate teachers I have ever encountered. Because of her, my daughter has grown tremendously this year — academically, emotionally, and socially. Halliway has learned sight words, reading skills, and even understands things like parts of speech and verb tenses (which she proudly explains to us at home!). More importantly, she has gained confidence and a true love for learning. She wakes up excited to go to school every single day, and as a parent, there is no greater gift than that…