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Angie Griffith has been named Arizona IB Association’s Primary Years Programme 2024 Teacher of the Year.
Ms. Griffith, who teaches fifth grade at Anasazi Elementary found part of the Scottsdale Unified School District, was nominated for the award by her teacher colleagues last spring. At an August staff meeting, she was surprised with news that she had been selected for the honor.
She was officially recognized at the Arizona IB Schools’ quarterly meeting in September whereas Principal Jennifer Waldron couldn’t be happier for her teacher to receive the exciting recognition.
“Mrs. Griffith embodies the very essence of the IB PYP,” Ms. Waldron said. “She consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to nurturing students’ young minds and every day fosters a love for learning that extends far beyond her classroom’s walls.”
For her part, Ms. Griffith embraces contributing to Anasazi’s outstanding teaching and learning environment, she says.
“I have a unique opportunity to provide my students with an authentic and enriching learning environment,” Ms. Griffith said. “I try to establish a framework designed to promote lifelong inquiry and develop globally minded citizens.”
In her classroom, the seamless integration of local and global contexts into IB’s units of study creates meaningful learning experiences for students. Griffith is in her ninth year of teaching at Anasazi.
SUSD’s Governing Board recently celebrated the exceptional educator, conferring a district ‘Challenge Recognition’ coin to her.
“As we celebrate Mrs. Griffith’s achievements, we also celebrate the power of dedicated educators to shape the future,” Principal Waldron said. “Angie’s work reminds us of the profound impact that one passionate educator can have on countless young lives, Because Kids!”
Anasazi Elementary is at 12121 N. 124th St. in Scottsdale and officially became an IB World School in February 2023.
