Amber says, "I am honored to nominate Kira Cunningham for the Bravo! Award in recognition of her exceptional dedication, leadership, and contributions to the development of English Language Development (ELD) programming for our multilingual learners. Over the past several years, Kira has been instrumental in designing and implementing systems and processes district-wide that not only support our current ELD initiatives, but also lay a solid foundation for continued growth and success in the future.
"Kira's deep knowledge and expertise in supporting multilingual students have been evident in every aspect of her work. Her work has made a direct and lasting impact on the lives of our students by ensuring that they receive the resources and support they need to thrive in both their academic journey and their integration into the school and local community.
"As a leader, Kira has approached her work with a unique combination of humility, vision, and courage. She has not only focused on creating systems that benefit our multilingual learners today, but has also proactively looked ahead to ensure that our approach will be sustainable and adaptable as our district grows and evolves. Recently, she has shifted her focus to building robust systems specifically designed for our newcomer students, ensuring that they have the support necessary to feel welcomed, integrated, and empowered as they begin their educational journeys with us.
"Kira exemplifies the qualities of a responsible, productive community member. She consistently takes initiative, collaborates with colleagues, and is always looking for ways to improve our practices and provide our students with the best possible educational experience. Her leadership has been a driving force behind our efforts to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for our multilingual learners, and her work continues to have a profound and lasting impact on our district."
Congratulations, Kira!
Send a CONGRATULATIONS to Kira here.
Each week, we will identify a Bravo! winner from our nominations, and they will be entered to win a $50 gift card! Nominators also get a chance to win a gift card when they submit a nomination via this form.
Thank You, Durango Education Foundation!
Thank you to the Durango Education Foundation (DEF) for sponsoring the Bravo! program, and donating gift cards!