Congratulations to Canyon Elementary's Teacher of the Year: Cheryl Nielsen!
Cheryl Nielsen, Canyon Elementary’s Teacher of the Year, is known for being a team player and for having a positive attitude. Her hard work and dedication makes a difference throughout the school. Stacie Williamson, the principal at Canyon Elementary, commented, “Cheryl Nielsen is an amazing teacher! She’s a dedicated team player who is always willing to jump in on extra projects to help the school at large. Our Literacy Night runs like clockwork each year because she heads the committee! She is organized, creative, fun and always working with her students with a positive attitude and a sweet smile.”
Making sure that each student is cared for and recognized is something for which Nielsen is constantly striving. She said, “I love teaching. My goal is to have positive interactions with every student, every day. I love to see the excitement in their eyes and on their face when they ‘get’ something new which we are learning.”