Colfax Rookie Teacher of Year

When Elizabeth Peterson learned that she had been named Rookie Teacher of the Year at Colfax Elementary School, she was grateful.
“I have always had a passion for helping others, and in my own life I struggled academically in my elementary school years. After overcoming my struggles, with the help of teachers, I developed an urge to keep learning,” she said. “This led to a feeling of wanting to teach others and help them with obstacles they may face.”
For more, see the Thursday, May 13, 2021 edition.