Western High School teacher Brian Driscoll led his school to become the first in Nevada to implement the federal Stop the Bleed campaign, training over 120 teachers in stopping life-threatening bleeding in an emergency before first responders arrive. Driscoll is also working with additional schools to implement this program.

Amy Murray, Spanish teacher at Spring Valley High School, takes students on field trips to immerse them in Hispanic traditions, including attending the Day of the Dead celebration at Springs preserve and participating in the Cinco de Mayo Parade. She has chaperoned trips to China, Utah, Japan, California, Arizona and Peru to introduce students to foreign cultures and visit college campuses.

William E. Orr Middle School teacher Stephenia Courtney regularly devotes an additional 10 to 15 hours per week outside of the classroom to provide one-on-one tutoring for students. She was also selected by the Dean of Students to be the school Site Leader for the After School All Stars Program, and serves as a Student Success Advocate. She often purchases food, clothing and bus passes for low-income students and their families. She even drives her students’ parents to purchase supplies and provide them with academic resources so they can better support their children’s learning.