Hendricks Power Announces Empowering Youth Award Winners
Two local teachers awarded $250 for their classrooms in recognition

Hendricks Power proudly awarded two Empowering Youth Awards to local teachers in September: Mrs. Kristie Rambis from Bainbridge Elementary School and Mrs. Laura Searcy from Cascade Middle School.

This award honors K-12 teachers who inspire their students and make a meaningful difference in their classrooms. Hendricks Power received an impressive 75 nominations from students, parents, and community members. The winners each received $250 for educational items from their wish lists, a trophy to celebrate their achievements, and donuts for their classrooms.

Mrs. Rambis is a dedicated first-grade teacher. Among the nominations she received was by a grateful parent of a former student. Rambis played a pivotal role in helping a student secure an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and accommodations for a recently discovered vision condition.

Mrs. Searcy teaches agriculture at Cascade Middle School. One of her nominations was made by Cascade's principal. She has worked tirelessly to develop classes and curricula that provide students with hands-on opportunities to work with animals and cultivate plants.

“Hendricks Power is proud to recognize the extraordinary efforts teachers make every day,” said Emily Thomas, Manager of Communications at Hendricks Power. “Through this initiative, we were happy to bring appreciation and awareness to our hard-working teachers who make a real difference in their classrooms. We hope these funds allow them and their students more opportunities in the future.”