Details matter. To a child, those details, reflected by simple acts, genuine engagement, and unconditional support are priceless. Remembering what is important to them. Recognizing their struggles. Celebrating each day. Honoring every moment. Never forgetting the value and impact of …

Her smile is a gift. Her intelligence is a gift. Her joy is a gift. She is determined, caring, generous, and devoted to the children of the Flathead Reservation. The dedication she shares with her students is inspiring. As a …

Roxy feels the Preschool years are the most formative years in a child’s life and does not take that lightly. Roxy loves what she does and the children she gets to work with. Roxy was first introduced to the Montessori …

Bonnie Petersen, a veteran educator with two decades of service in the Polson School District, stands as a beacon of inspiration and excellence in the field of education. Nominated for the Big Sky Bright Lights Educator Award, Mrs. Petersen’s unwavering …

Children know. They just do. When they see an adult who will be a friend or anadvocate or a coach. They know. They connect. They listen. They respond.Everyone loves that connection. But it doesn’t come easily to all adults. In …