North Liberty Elementary School teacher awarded $5,000 for Excellence in Leading and Learning

NORTH LIBERTY, Ind. - A teacher at North Liberty Elementary School was given the Excellence in Leading and Learning Award from the Indiana Department of Education. 

Emily Batton was awarded $5,000 for demonstrating continuous learning by earning the most professional growth points through the Indiana Learning Lab.

The award was granted during the first Indiana Educational Excellence Awards Gala in Indianapolis on Friday.

“Indiana’s educators bring passion and energy to classrooms across the state – and it’s important that we celebrate them with that same passion and energy,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. “Indiana’s first-ever Educational Excellence Awards Gala brought together some of our most impactful educators and school leaders, whose daily work is helping countless students to ignite their own purpose, know their value and understand the possibilities for their life’s path. We know that real impact for students happens at the educator-level, and our team remains dedicated to supporting educators and amplifying their good work.”

In total, the Department of Education awarded up to $4.21 million to schools across the state.