Teachers Make a Difference: Tawnie Thurgood

Tawnie Thurgood is a 5th grade teacher at Kershaw Intermediate School.  This is Mrs. Thurgood's 2nd year working at Kershaw as a 5th grade teacher.  She worked as a 5th grade teacher in Idaho Falls before she began working here at Kershaw.  She has been a great addition to the Kershaw team.  She is dedicated to providing the very best education for each of her students.   She provides a safe space for students to grow.  She makes positive relationships with all her students, magically connects with students with severe disabilities, and students simply love being in her class.  Her classroom is engaging, positive, and hard working.  She does everything she is asked to do and more and does it with a positive attitude, growth mindset, and a fun personality.  Students and staff love working with her and appreciate her high expectations, professionalism, leadership, and hard work.  Mrs. Thurgood is an awesome teacher!