To celebrate the start of the school year, the Gladstone School District honored a total of six staff members who won Thank a Teacher or Making a Difference awards at our staff's Welcome Back event on Aug. 27. To recognize their outstanding contributions to our community, each of these staff members received $250 from a Gladstone Education Foundation endowment.
Thank a Teacher Award winner Anna Heuberger, an exceptional educator at Gladstone High School, is committed to improving outcomes for all students. Her innovative thinking, collaborative approach and dedication make her a valuable asset to our school community.
Heuberger understands the importance of collaboration and believes in collective effort. She actively seeks to cooperate with colleagues, parents and the community to find effective solutions. Her solution-oriented mindset allows her to approach problems with optimism and determination.
In addition to her role as a dynamic teacher, Heuberger also serves as our head coach for girls soccer. Under her leadership, GHS's girls soccer program has gained recognition at the state level. She was recognized as the National Federation of State High School Associations Oregon Girls Soccer Coach of the Year. Her strong coaching skills and high expectations have given the Gladiators a competitive edge.