Congratulations to Elizabeth Crist from Hillview Elementary, who received the Leaders for Learning Award from the Licking County Foundation for the 2023-24 school year.

Mrs. Crist was nominated by the district for the example she sets of professionalism and the ability to make decisions based on what is best for students. "She works on goals that specifically help each child make gains in their academic performance and it is evidenced by the performance data of our students."

She has strong, caring and positive relationships with students and their parents.

This award was created by the Licking County Foundation in 1993 to promote excellence in public education and honor exemplary teachers in our county. Since then, 408 Licking County teachers have been recognized as Leaders for Learning.

Each year, outstanding teachers from public school districts in Licking County are selected by their  superintendents with input from a committee they appoint. Each school has the flexibility in setting  up its own process for selecting the teachers.