Thursday 19th March 2026

April Pack the Backpack Winner: Shelby Macki

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APRIL 2025 Recipient

APRIL RECIPIENT:

Shelby Macki – 1st & 2nd Grade Special Education Teacher – Nevada Central Elementary School

NOMINATED BY:

Heinrik Edgington

HEINRIK’S LETTER:

Mrs. Macki is the kindest and caring teacher. She loves to share big wins such as learning to read, spelling sight words, and any accomplishment! She has a place for kids in her room to rest, she knows when kids are not themselves, she allows them to have space to rest and regroup. She encourages kids to be themselves, be kind, and express themselves. Teaching them to use their words in a kind way to tell someone they are not doing ok and need something. Mrs. Macki is truly remarkable. Not only does she share wins, she keeps my mom updated too.

 

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