Fountain Hills Middle School teacher, Sarah Erickson, has been named the Four Peaks Rotary Club Teacher of the Month for March, 2019.

Input from local principals helps the Four Peaks Rotary Club recognize teachers on a monthly basis throughout the school year. In addition to the recognition, the club provides a $250 check for the teacher’s use.

The Four Peaks Rotary Club Teacher of the Month demonstrates the following qualities: Has the respect of students, parents, and peers; brings out the best in each student regardless of individual academic ability; is actively involved in providing and promoting high quality educational opportunities for students in Fountain Hills schools.

James Carrick, principal of Fountain Hills Middle School, recently shared with the Four Peaks Rotary Club why he nominated Erickson as Teacher of the Month.

“Mrs. Erickson is a highly dedicated and enthusiastic member of the Fountain Hills Middle School staff,” Carrick said. “She performs her role as a sixth grade math teacher with a passion for both the subject and students. She has embraced Beyond Textbooks and implemented reteach for students that struggle to learn the standards the first time.”

Carrick noted that Erickson also serves as a team leader for the sixth grade and, in that capacity, she has demonstrated an ability to advocate for her team and support the mission and vision of the school.

“As the principal of a school, it is critical that I develop and maintain quality teacher leaders to ensure the students the best education possible,” Carrick said. “Mrs. Erickson is one of the young leaders that helps keep FHMS moving in a positive direction.”

Four Peaks Rotary Club invites the community to visit fourpeaksrotary.org to learn more about the club’s activities. The club meets the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 7 a.m. at Fountain View Village. For further information, contact club president Scott Schlossberg at 480-833-0194 or sschlossberg@farmersagent.com.