Position: English Teacher / Department Chair
School: Desert Pines High School
School District: Clark County School District
City, State: Las Vegas, NV
John Suzuki was nominated anonymously.
Mr. Suzuki is a committed and respected educator who always goes above and beyond for his students and his school. After stepping into a department chair role in just his second year, and now serving as a testing coordinator, he’s proven to be a natural leader who people trust. He’s someone who steps up during stressful situations, supports his team in PLCs, and creates strong, positive relationships with students. He brings a calm, steady presence to the campus and genuinely cares about doing what’s best for others. Whether it's helping students succeed or supporting his colleagues, he brings integrity, empathy, and a strong work ethic to everything he does. He’s made a real difference in the school community and continues to be someone others look up to.