Krystal (Beed) Colbert reflects on teaching philosophy
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Iowa Teacher of the Year Krystal (Beed) Colbert, pictured here with her husband, Jason, and children Jamison and Emersynn.
Local native Krystal (Beed) Colbert, who credited Aurora teachers and coaches for inspiring her to pursue a career in education, was named last week as Iowa’s Teacher of the Year.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds made the announcement Nov. 28, recognizing Colbert as a 16-year veteran teacher who is making a difference in young people’s lives.
“I am proud of the amazing work Krystal Colbert is doing to make a difference in the lives of her students and the impact she is having on the education system in our state,” Reynolds said during an assembly at an elementary school in Central Iowa. “Outstanding educators like Krystal see that possibilities for growth are endless when you connect students and what they are learning with their community. Every day, she leads by example, focusing on how to make education better so all students can and do perform at the highest levels.”
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