Frontier Schools Honored at 2025 Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony!
<p data-start="203" data-end="525"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">On a memorable evening at Kauffman Stadium, </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="247" data-end="264">SchoolSmartKC</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> and the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="273" data-end="306">Kansas City Royals Foundation</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> hosted the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="318" data-end="366">2025 Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">, a prestigious event that celebrates the hard work, passion, and impact of outstanding educators and staff from public and charter schools across Kansas City.</span></p>
<p data-start="527" data-end="711"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Over the past seven years, the ceremony has recognized more than 100 individual educators and awarded over </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="634" data-end="650">$1.1 million</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> to schools and teachers committed to educational excellence.</span></p>
<p data-start="713" data-end="927"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">This year, </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="724" data-end="762">Frontier Schools proudly stood out</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">, earning the </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="776" data-end="845">highest number of awardees and nominees among all charter schools</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">—a true reflection of the extraordinary dedication and talent across our campuses.</span></p>
<h3 data-start="929" data-end="984"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">Join us in congratulating our </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="966" data-end="983">award winners</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">:</span></h3>
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<p data-start="987" data-end="1030"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="987" data-end="1006">Mr. Resul Geyik</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> – </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><em data-start="1009" data-end="1028">Star Leader Award</em></span></p>
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<p data-start="1033" data-end="1094"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="1033" data-end="1052">Ms. Merve Cevik</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> – </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><em data-start="1055" data-end="1092">Star Teacher Award (7th–12th Grade)</em></span></p>
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<p data-start="1097" data-end="1158"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="1097" data-end="1121">Ms. Rochelle Breslin</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> – </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><em data-start="1124" data-end="1156">Star Teacher Award (K–6 Grade)</em></span></p>
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<h3 data-start="1160" data-end="1248"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> And our exceptional </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="1187" data-end="1199">nominees</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">, recognized for their outstanding contributions:</span></h3>
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<p data-start="1251" data-end="1299"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="1251" data-end="1269">Mr. Logan Park</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> – </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><em data-start="1272" data-end="1297">Certified Support Staff</em></span></p>
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<p data-start="1302" data-end="1352"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="1302" data-end="1321">Ms. Elia Galvan</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> – </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><em data-start="1324" data-end="1350">Classified Support Staff</em></span></p>
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<p data-start="1355" data-end="1402"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="1355" data-end="1377">Ms. Alexis Mueller</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> – </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><em data-start="1380" data-end="1400">Star Rising Leader</em></span></p>
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<p data-start="1405" data-end="1446"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="1405" data-end="1428">Ms. Lauren O’Connor</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> – </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><em data-start="1431" data-end="1444">Star Leader</em></span></p>
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<p data-start="1449" data-end="1510"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><strong data-start="1449" data-end="1468">Ms. Cameron May</strong></span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"> – </span><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px"><em data-start="1471" data-end="1508">Star Teacher Award (7th–12th Grade)</em></span></p>
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<p data-start="1512" data-end="1773"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">These honors highlight not only individual achievement but also the collective spirit of excellence that defines our Frontier Schools community. Our educators and staff continue to inspire, lead, and make a lasting difference in the lives of students every day.</span></p>
<p data-start="1775" data-end="1989"><span style="font-family:Tahoma;font-size:18px">As we prepare to launch the 2025–2026 school year, let’s carry this momentum forward with pride and purpose. Here’s to a new year filled with growth, impact, and success! </span></p>
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