On a memorable evening at Kauffman Stadium, SchoolSmartKC and the Kansas City Royals Foundation hosted the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards Ceremony, a prestigious event that celebrates the hard work, passion, and impact of outstanding educators and staff from public and charter schools across Kansas City.

Over the past seven years, the ceremony has recognized more than 100 individual educators and awarded over $1.1 million to schools and teachers committed to educational excellence.

This year, Frontier Schools proudly stood out, earning the highest number of awardees and nominees among all charter schools—a true reflection of the extraordinary dedication and talent across our campuses.

Join us in congratulating our award winners:

• Mr. Resul Geyik – Star Leader Award

• Ms. Merve Cevik – Star Teacher Award (7th–12th Grade)

• Ms. Rochelle Breslin – Star Teacher Award (K–6 Grade)

And our exceptional nominees, recognized for their outstanding contributions:

• Mr. Logan Park – Certified Support Staff

• Ms. Elia Galvan – Classified Support Staff

• Ms. Alexis Mueller – Star Rising Leader

• Ms. Lauren O’Connor – Star Leader

• Ms. Cameron May – Star Teacher Award (7th–12th Grade)

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.

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!