Congratulations 2025 Outstanding Educators. Logos: Traverse Connect, Northwest Education Services, Traverse Bay Area Credit Union

Ten educators have been selected to receive the 2025 Outstanding Educator Award in recognition of their dedication to student success and their positive impact on the school community. Their colleagues and the community nominated them for this prestigious honor.

Congratulations go to:

  • Elizabeth Blondia - The Leelanau School

  • Dr. Nick Ceglarek - Northwest Education Services

  • Tanya Helman - TCAPS Courtade Elementary

  • Danielle Humphrey - Northwest Education Services REMC 2C

  • Kerry LaBonte - TCAPS West Senior High School

  • Ryan Maas - Northwest Education Services

  • Cris Porter - Suttons Bay Public Schools

  • Kirk Ranney - TCAPS Blair Elementary School

  • Charles Taylor - Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools

  • Betsy Wells - TCAPS Central High School

Read the full article here: https://aptg.co/RSFFj3

Through a partnership between Northwest Education Services (North Ed), Traverse Connect and TBA Credit Union, the Outstanding Educator Awards recognize school employees in northwest Michigan who have made exemplary contributions to the academic success of students, educational collaboration and professional development.