
STAFF SPOTLIGHT – Jim Masker
Our Jim Masker has earned an award for his efforts to embolden Montana teachers and to create opportunities for students in the Treasure State.

Our Jim Masker has earned an award for his efforts to embolden Montana teachers and to create opportunities for students in the Treasure State.

The benefits of innovating lessons with real-world application for students are innumerable.

Mik Love’s 3rd grade teacher is credited for igniting passion in this coach, father, and member of our staff.

Jacqueline Valentine, a Empowered Educator in Austell, GA believes education is really about sharing knowledge.

“I’m not running an ‘attractive’ career tech program. I’m not the Cosmo Lab . . . I’m not a digital media lab . . . I’m not a construction lab that builds actual houses. But that doesn’t mean I can’t be as impactful.”

“Keep improving,” says Empowered’s Ken Chadwick, a former business executive and teacher. “Have students look forward and consider the possibilities ahead.”

An educator puts to words what so many teachers feel – they are student inspired, feeling great pride in their work and impact.

Every student has doubts about themselves and their abilities – teachers can help them push through to discover who they really are.


Walking into Raquel Solórzano’s classroom, it might look a little chaotic — but it’s organized chaos, with kids deeply engaged in the learning process.