HOT SPRINGS — The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts recently recognized educators from across the state with its annual Teacher Impact Award.
The Teacher Impact Award recognizes educators who helped shape and influence incoming students at ASMSA. Students nominated teachers who aided their growth both intellectually and emotionally. Every educator who was nominated received a certificate of recognition. A letter highlighting their recognition also was sent to each educator’s principal.
A committee of ASMSA staff members read through the recommendations to give further recognition to five educators from different regions within the state. These stand-out teachers received an additional gift.
Krista Flud of Harrison High School was among those selected for further recognition. Flud is a math teacher at Harrison High School. She was nominated for the award by Casey Williams, a junior from Harrison, who called Flud “the most impactful teacher and person in my entire experience as a student.” Flud was the person who told Williams about ASMSA, encouraged her to apply and served a champion for the school for her parents, Williams said.
“She has always believed in me more than anyone ever has and never forgets to tell me how much I can accomplish if I just put my mind to it,” Williams said. “She always advocated for me and fought to get me where I am today.”
