Dawn Trenholm, a teacher at Highlands Elementary School in Winter Springs, Florida, has found her calling in education after pursuing a degree in psychology and working for the Department of Children and Families. Her teaching style emphasizes collaboration and creativity among her students, with math classes encouraging students to come up with their own answers and have a voice in their learning process.
Trenholm believes in teaching life skills that can be applied outside of the classroom and fosters imagination, creating a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. For her, the most rewarding part of teaching is seeing her former students make good choices and show integrity, reminding her of why she loves what she does.
If you know an A+ teacher like Trenholm, nominate them by visiting the local school district’s website or contacting the school directly.