We are excited to announce @TCEColts' Courtney Cohan, @PleasantRidgeMS' Allie Mason and @MustangsBvn's Tom Holland as the 2025 recipients of the Blue Valley Educational Foundation (BVEF) Champion for Students Award! 🌻🍎🏆
In the words of the late educator Rita Pearson, “Every child deserves a champion.” The @BVEdFoundation award recognizes extraordinary staff members who demonstrate kindness and compassion, foster authentic connections and empower positive growth in students.
Cohan, a special education teacher for the Colts, has been in Blue Valley since 2020. Mason, an art teacher for the Bulldogs, has been with the district since 2013. Holland, an art teacher for the Mustangs, has been in Blue Valley since 1994.
The heartfelt support and energy during last week's surprise announcements made the moments even more special. Congratulations to our three well-deserving honorees!
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Look at all these TCE Girls on the Run this morning! Thank you Mrs. Bird, Miss Melanie Mrs. Wright, & Mrs. MaryKay for all your support! @girlsontherunks
Originally from Nebraska, Kathryn Rohweder always dreamed of moving to Kansas City to pursue her passions. After following her heart and trusting the process, Kathryn's journey led her to the @TCEColts where she brought her boundless energy and positivity to her kindergarten classroom. 🍎✨
Teaching has always been Kathryn’s calling — fueled by the inspiration of her own teachers who never gave up on her and showed her how selfless and caring a teacher truly is. Now, she carries that same exemplary dedication into her own classroom, striving to make her students feel loved, important and supported every single day.
Her passion for creating a family-like atmosphere shines in her classroom. From reading tents to calming areas, Kathryn has built a space where students feel cherished and inspired to grow. Whether it’s building relationships or creating special moments, Kathryn focuses on helping her students feel like part of a little family. 📚🌱
“The past couple of years chasing this dream of moving to Kansas City taught me the importance of pursuing your dreams while learning to love the current moment you are living in,” said Rohweder.
Kathryn, thank you for your extraordinary commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students and for choosing @bvschools as your place to shine. 🌟💚
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“Attend today so you can achieve tomorrow...” — Stacey Sperry, @PSEwolves principal 🌟
Our #BVUnmuted series continues with Superintendent Dr. Tonya Merrigan joined by Sperry, Leah Vomhof (@BVNW_Huskies Principal) and Dr. Cory Cox (@MustangsBvn Assistant Principal - Curriculum & Instruction) to discuss the importance of school attendance.
🎙️ To listen to the podcast episode, visit https://t.co/wPbyrx29VG.
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@TCEColts assembly day- How do you make others #shine ? ☀️ We brought in some cheerleaders and dancers to teach us & bring some #joy. @Chiefs @bvsw_wolfpack
Congratulations Courtney Loudon, 4th grade teacher, for being getting @bvschools #BoardOfEducation Excellence in Education award! @TCEColts - so proud of you💚