April 9, 2026
Classroom Closeup: Paige Hatchel, Teacher of the Year for Grades 5-8 📚
Mrs. Paige had her class digging into the main idea in a way that truly kept them engaged. They started by unpacking what makes a strong central idea, then jumped into group work to identify key ideas throughout a passage.
Each layer of the lesson pulled them in a little more. Students were interested, asking questions, and working together to figure it out. It was clear that students were invested in what they were learning, and excited to work together!
Thank you, Mrs. Paige for being such a shining example of thoughtful instruction that keeps our students growing every day!
Mrs. Paige had her class digging into the main idea in a way that truly kept them engaged. They started by unpacking what makes a strong central idea, then jumped into group work to identify key ideas throughout a passage.
Each layer of the lesson pulled them in a little more. Students were interested, asking questions, and working together to figure it out. It was clear that students were invested in what they were learning, and excited to work together!
Thank you, Mrs. Paige for being such a shining example of thoughtful instruction that keeps our students growing every day!