The phillip and terri schrager foundation graciously presents the schrager distinguished teaching awards and $12,500 to two westside community schools educators, tyler foster and winter heuertz.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory congratulations to these incredible teachers who, through exemplary teaching and devoted service, have positively influenced the lives of countless young people.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory

• tyler foster, a respected and much-loved engineering and technology teacher at westside high school, is a dedicated educator known for ensuring all students excel, no matter their background or challenges.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory in his 11 years with westside, tyler has developed into an elite classroom teacher, team leader, colleague and overall educator. He has developed and implemented several new courses at westside high school, including introductory curriculum exposing students to all major areas of engineering, design and essential board drafting.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory his creativity has fueled his commitment to excellence outside the classroom as well, as he actively engages his students in real-world scenarios.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory for example, tyler coordinating the planning and construction of champions plaza at westside high school, providing students a hands-on experience in a large district project.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory he is also the sponsor for the student mentoring program at westside high school, offering students opportunities to solve problems existing in our school or community while working with industry mentors.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory since tyler took over the program in 2012, membership has doubled, the team has earned gold and silver level recognition from the omaha post of society of american military engineers, and westside high school’s engineering & technology department has been honored with the high school excellence program award from the nebraska association of skilled and technical sciences educators.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory while contributing to the work that led to the NASTSE award, tyler simultaneously obtained his masters of science degree with an endorsement in STEM, and has taken part in numerous state organizations, certifications, and professional learning opportunities, confirming his commitment to being a premier educator.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory

• tyler has already built the beginning of a teaching legacy based in extreme respect for and care of all students and staff he encounters. He has the ability to motivate and encourage students to work above their level, leading through the ethical and positive example he displays daily.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory tyler truly enjoys being an educator, and dedicates time for his students in one-on-one settings in the classroom, and outside of the classroom through his clubs and STEM programming.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory he also works to recognize and support his coworkers, nominating several for teacher of the month honors, serving on westside’s personalized learning community and as an evaluator.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory those collaborations with colleagues keep curriculum relevant and competitive throughout the district, the state, and beyond.

• tyler is kind, caring, personable and diligent; he treats everyone with respect, and in return, students and staff alike respect him as a person and educator.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory tyler foster’s professional resume of success and achievements, as well as the immeasurable impact he has had on fellow educators and countless students, proves him worthy of the 2019 schrager distinguished teacher award.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory

• winter heuertz, a longtime educator who has dedicated her career to westside’s youngest learners, is also a leader and collaborator constantly pushing herself and fellow educators to improve.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory winter has been a champion for personalized learning, the mission and vision of westside community schools’ promise to every child in our schools.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory she conferences with each 4th grade student in her classroom, develops an action plan for them, and then follows up with them after the assessment.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory results of this work are clear through research and data; winter’s students consistently score the highest in the school at the end of the term, and show the most growth.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory winter is now teaching that same model to all other westbrook staff members, leading westbrook’s reading design team, coaching teachers in classroom management, and helping her colleagues develop a new system for teaching communication in mathematics through math talks.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory this is all in addition to winter’s continuous efforts to make education, and our world, a better place. She is part of several professional learning organizations in nebraska, she is a small business owner, and a community servant with efforts extending to ethiopia, guatemala, india and nepal.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory

• in spite of non-stop professional and philanthropic commitments, winter’s dedication to her students and westbrook elementary is arguably one of the biggest reasons for a complete turnaround of perception and attitude at the westside elementary school.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory A de facto leader through both her actions and her kindness, staff members seek her out for input and support, and administrators describe her as one of the best teachers they have worked with throughout their careers.Social learning theory and social cognitive theory A model of kindness and devotion to children, we are proud to call winter heuertz a schrager distinguished teacher for 2019.