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Maegan Schopper, a teacher in Rapides Parish, recently earned the National Educators Rising Champion Award in the School Leader Division for her dedication to mentoring future educators. The honor was bestowed upon her at the Educators Rising National Conference in Washington, D.C. where she spoke to 3,300 students involved in Educators Rising clubs nationwide. Schopper emphasized the impact teachers have on shaping the next generation and encouraged students to consider a teaching career to make a difference in the world.

Schopper currently manages the district's Educators Rising clubs and High Schools' PreEducator Pathway. In 2021, she received the Models of Excellence Award from the Louisiana Department of Education for her work in implementing the PreEducator Pathway. There are now 25 schools with over 500 students participating in the Educators Rising Club, and 10 High Schools with over 80 students enrolled in the PreEducator Pathway. #EngageEmpowerElevate #BetterTogether

Source: Rapides Parish School Board | Alexandria LA

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Source Location: Alexandria

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