CCPS Teacher Teresa Gore is the March Laker Champion for Kids

Calloway County Schools has named Teresa Gore the March Laker Champion for Kids. Gore is a preschool teacher for students at Calloway County Preschool.

The Laker Champion for Kids is awarded each month to a Laker staff member who goes above and beyond for students and colleagues. 

Gore was nominated by a colleague at CCPS, Mary Grace Starks, the school’s speech-language pathologist. 

“I have called her a colleague for ten years and my son's preschool teacher for the last two,” said Starks. “Professionally, she advocates for her students way beyond the classroom. I have been able to work with her serving a variety of students ranging from non-disabled students, students who have a speech impairment, to students with complex learning needs. No matter the student she has in her class, they will receive individualized education that meets their specific needs. She advocates for what is best for the student, even when it may mean more work for herself. She is comfortable making herself uncomfortable. She creates opportunities for students with complex communication needs to engage and participate with their typically developing peers.”

“She is a top-notch Early Childhood educator and true teacher leader in our building,” said CCPS principal Leisha Barlow. “She is immensely dedicated to her students and families, ensuring that they receive the services and opportunities crucial to them. She is respected by her peers and colleagues who value her advice and suggestions on effective teaching strategies, data collection, and IT issues. Whenever there is a new initiative in early childhood to be implemented, she is always at the table providing advice and suggestions to help with implementation. Even though she is an experienced teacher, she never ceases to be a learner. Her dedication to the students, families, and staff at CCPS is noticed and appreciated by everyone.”