Lakeview Teacher Is Finalist for Ohio Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to the 2023 Ohio Teacher of the Year Candidate for State Board Of Education District 7 Lakeview Elementary School third grade teacher Melissa Kmetz. Kmetz is one of 11 candidates from the state that will move on to the next round of selections to become the next Ohio Teacher of the Year.
Kmetz says, "I strive to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students while sparking their interest and enthusiasm in learning. My goal is to teach all students how to learn, not just what to learn. The most important lessons learned in our classroom won't always be academic ones. It is incredibly important to me that students embrace kindness and compassion and strive to make the world a better place. I want them to learn they are never too young to make a difference in the lives of others."