Brayden Yoder-Mulkey, band teacher at Liberty Memorial Central Middle School and AV manager for Trinity, received a surprise classroom visit by the Superintendent of Schools, district representatives, and Truity Credit Union who brought with them the news that he had been chosen as one of two of this year’s Horizon Award winners.
The Kansas Horizon Award Program honors outstanding novice teachers that exemplify excellence in the classroom and leadership in their schools. Each Kansas district may nominate one elementary and/or one secondary teacher who has successfully completed their first year in a Kansas State Board of Education–accredited school, and are now entering their second year in the classroom. Nominees must be full-time classroom teachers distinguished by their performance, commitment, and positive impact on students.
He was commended for his student-centered mindset, positive energy, and willingness to try new things to support students and maximize academic achievement. He had the opportunity to share his award with a classroom full of enthusiastic and appreciative students and several colleagues from the school building, and he received a gift basket, as well as a $500 check presented by Audra Fussell from Truity.
Brayden will represent Lawrence Public Schools as they advance onward for regional consideration and the possibility of being named as 1 of 32 finalists for statewide recognition.
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