Position: Math/Science/ELL Teacher
School: INVEST Roosevelt Alternative High School
School District: Hazel Park Schools
City, State: Hazel Park, MI
Miad Shamass was nominated by a colleague, Christine Glasper.
"Ms. Shamass has been teaching for decades. She spent much of her time in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Recently, she has been working at my school, which has a lot of refugee immigrants, mostly from Arab nations. Unlike many career teachers, Ms. Shamass cares deeply for her students to this day. She is strict in her class but respectful of where her students come from and how that has affected their academic performance. She doesn't want a single student to fail her class and goes above and beyond to think of out-of-the-box ways to get them the support and success they need," said Glasper.
"Ms. Shamass is good at communicating honestly and openly with colleagues. She is positive, energetic, passionate, and honest. She is a professional who is passionate about her craft. I don't know how many lives she has changed, but I would not doubt it if it was in the triple digits! I am honored to work with her and would love to see her recognized for her service in this industry," said Glasper.