We are pleased to announce our Panhandle Kiwanis Middle School Teacher of the Month for October is Ali Mancha, English Language Arts Teacher at Lakes Middle School.
From Jeff Bengston, Lakes Middle School principal:
"Ali has been at Lakes for 7 Years and has continued to grow in not only her instruction but her leadership at Lakes. Ali is a member of our school's guiding coalition, our advisory team, our sunshine committee and also coaches volleyball. In the last 2 years, Ali and her 8th grade co-teacher have seen incredible gains in proficiency in her ELA students on the ISAT and has some of the highest growth in the district. We can always count an Ali to fill in wherever needed, provide interventions for students that need it, and celebrate staff birthdays throughout the year. Ali continues to refine her craft every day and has become an integral part of an exceptional 8th grade community at Lakes Middle School."
Congratulations Ali! #thankateacher