Congratulations to our outstanding teacher Ms. Rice, who MEA teachers have voted as Mt. Everest Academy's Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Rice teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Math, Introduction to Coding, Introduction to Video, and ASB Student Government. Ms. Rice is a driving force behind all the wonderful student activities that happen here on campus.
Ms. Rice's participation and leadership help create a robust and inclusive school climate that builds on our culture of kindness. She's organized, friendly and builds relationships with students that encourage and bring out the best in her classes. Everyone loves working and spending time with her as she focuses on the positive and exceeds expectations in all elements of her job. She's much more than a teacher, she's a person who builds character, student agency and develops complex and layered relationships that lead to student success.
Ms. Rice goes above and beyond when it comes to supporting her students’ success, communicating with parents, and providing an enriching and uplifting learning environment. Her extra efforts around campus are essential to making our school great!