Columbia Elementary fifth-grade teacher Cynthia Alvarado is one of the Jordan Education Foundation’s top fifteen Outstanding Educators of the Year. Ms. Alvarado was nominated for the award by the staff at Columbia for the care she shows to her students, fellow teachers, and the school community.
Ms. Alvarado makes complex learning engaging and accessible by connecting it to real-life experiences, empowering students to apply their knowledge with confidence. She builds strong, trusting relationships through patience, compassion, and genuine care, creating a classroom where students feel supported and inspired.
Congratulations Ms. Alvarado! Thank you for all you do for the students at Columbia Elementary.