AMAZING TEACHER of the MONTH HONORING PIERRE/FT. PIERRE'S TEACHERS HBECK Heartland cj Presented by MOTOR COMPANY CHEVROLET MEDIA OUR AUDIENCE IS OUR SUPERPOWER February's Amazing teacher is: Emily Asher Music Teacher Jefferson Elementary School A graduate of Custer High School, Emily grew up playing the piano and has been teaching music for fifteen years. Here is what Emily's nominator said about her: "Emily is an exceptional elementary music teacher who inspires the entire Jefferson Elementary School community. Her passion for music and her commitment to her students shine brightly through the enthusiasm and growth of those she teaches. Over the past five years, every music program she has led has showcased smiling, eager, and confident students, a true testament to her talent and dedication." Pictured are Steve Beck, Trace Beck, Capital Journal publisher Jeff Hartley, and Bryan Beck presenting Emily Asher with the Amazing Teacher Award for February. Emily is the winner of a $100 gift card and a Beck Motor Company oil-change card ($400 value). CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RUNNERS-UP: 2nd Place Megan Deal Second Grade Kennedy Elementary School $75 Gift Card Winner 3rd Place Maria Swartos Kindergarten Jefferson Elementary School $50 Gift Card Winner AMAZING TEACHER of the MONTH HONORING PIERRE / FT . PIERRE'S TEACHERS HBECK Heartland cj Presented by MOTOR COMPANY CHEVROLET MEDIA OUR AUDIENCE IS OUR SUPERPOWER February's Amazing teacher is : Emily Asher Music Teacher Jefferson Elementary School A graduate of Custer High School , Emily grew up playing the piano and has been teaching music for fifteen years . Here is what Emily's nominator said about her : " Emily is an exceptional elementary music teacher who inspires the entire Jefferson Elementary School community . Her passion for music and her commitment to her students shine brightly through the enthusiasm and growth of those she teaches . Over the past five years , every music program she has led has showcased smiling , eager , and confident students , a true testament to her talent and dedication . " Pictured are Steve Beck , Trace Beck , Capital Journal publisher Jeff Hartley , and Bryan Beck presenting Emily Asher with the Amazing Teacher Award for February . Emily is the winner of a $ 100 gift card and a Beck Motor Company oil - change card ( $ 400 value ) . CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR RUNNERS - UP : 2nd Place Megan Deal Second Grade Kennedy Elementary School $ 75 Gift Card Winner 3rd Place Maria Swartos Kindergarten Jefferson Elementary School $ 50 Gift Card Winner