Eight RISD teachers were surprised and celebrated on Oct. 28 and recognized as RISD Super Teachers for the first grading period in 2025-26 school year. These educators exemplify excellence aligned with our Learner Framework or Graduate Profile. The Super Teacher committee considered numerous nominations to arrive at these outstanding educators, who were visited by Superintendent Branum and presented with some Super swag. Super Teachers, thank you for all you do.
Super Teachers: 2025-26 Quarter 1
- Caroline Buechel, Prestonwood Elementary
- Tara Grubbs, Pearce High School
- Brent Morton, Richardson High School
- Kara Ross, MST Magnet
- Claudia Behm, Terrace Elementary
- Amy Mayes, Berkner High School
- Suzann Shultz, Skyview Elementary School
- Katherine Kaiser, Forest Meadow Middle School
Thank you to everyone who nominated an outstanding RISD educator for Super Teacher recognition. The window for Quarter 2 nominations are open from Oct. 13 to Dec. 19. Announcements will be made in early January. If your favorite teacher was not selected this time, never fear, the committee will consider all nominations throughout the year.
Learn more about nominating a Super Teacher here.
