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title: "Connie Kakoliris: Teachers Touching Lives Finalist"
date: 2021-02-11
author: "Laurie Stroud"
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# Connie Kakoliris: Teachers Touching Lives Finalist

  
**Teachers Touching Lives**

[![Connie Kakoliris](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Connie-Kakoliris-224x300.png "Connie Kakoliris")](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Connie-Kakoliris.png)Connie KakolirisConnie Kakoliris qualifies as “Educator of the Year” for many reasons. Ms. K (as she is lovingly referred to) is an asset to Meadow View Elementary School. She teaches second grade. This year, she is our lead teacher for our virtual students in Champions Virtual Academy. She is also our technology coach for our school. She wears many hats at Meadow View. Her innovativeness in technology has increased her instructional strategies and approaches that positively impact student achievement. She has also led several Professional Development classes on technology to help other teachers in our school. Her lesson plans are proof that she tries new ways to reach students in this digital age. She always volunteers to help wherever needed in the school. She comes early and helps children in the cafeteria and stays late and helps with afternoon carpool. Everyone in the school knows Ms. K and loves her!

*Nominated by: Principal Michelle Brakefield*

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> Congratulations to Connie Kakoliris from Meadow View Elementary School for being named one of five 2021 Birmingham…
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> Posted by [Birmingham Christian Family](https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamChristianFamily/) on [Thursday, February 11, 2021](https://www.facebook.com/BirminghamChristianFamily/posts/4040247876026755)