SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest
credit union serving school employees and their families, in
partnership with ABC10 Sacramento,
Esquire IMAX Theatre and Sacramento State's College of Education,
today announced that Holly Gotwals
of Rocklin Unified Adult Transition Program has been named
2023/2024 Esquire IMAX Teacher of the Year. The prestigious award
was presented during a special ceremony at the Esquire IMAX Theatre
in downtown Sacramento.
Holly Gotwals was selected from a
pool of 12 monthly award recipients. A graduate of Sacramento
State, Ms. Gotwals has been teaching for 23 years. She teaches a
special education adult transition class for students 18-22 years
old who have moderate/severe needs and did not receive a high
school diploma. The focus of her class is to teach the students
functional English, functional math, current events, independent
living skills, vocational, cooking, nutrition/fitness, community
skills, social/safety skills, career awareness, self-advocacy, and
mobility training.
When asked to share advice to those considering a career path in
teaching, Ms. Gotwals said, "My advice for future teachers is to
make sure you find your passion and love for teaching. I know many
teachers get burned out, but I love teaching and wake up every
morning excited to go to work. Teachers need to be patient, have an
understanding of their students, collaborate with parents, and be
lifelong learners themselves."
"Ms. Gotwals is a stellar example of a teacher who creates a
tangible difference in the lives of her students and prepares them
to succeed," said Josh Smith, vice
president, school and community relations at SchoolsFirst FCU.
"SchoolsFirst FCU is excited and honored to share stories such as
hers, to recognize the outstanding contributions of our
educators."
In place for over 20 years, the Teacher of the Month program
highlights local teachers making a difference in the lives of their
students and families. To nominate a local teacher in the greater
Sacramento/Stockton/Modesto area for a future Teacher of the
Month, please visit ABC10 Teacher of the Month.
About SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the fifth largest credit
union in the country and has been recognized by Forbes as the
number one credit union in California for five consecutive years. Serving
school employees and their families, the organization is dedicated
to delivering World-Class Personal Service and improving the
financial lives of its Members. Today they serve more than 1.3
million Members with a full range of financial products and
services. SchoolsFirst FCU was founded in 1934, when 126 school
employees pooled $1,200 and
established a Member-owned cooperative to help improve each other's
lives. In 2024, the Credit Union reported more than $30 billion in assets and remains the largest
credit union in California. For
more information about SchoolsFirst FCU, visit
schoolsfirstfcu.org.
Insured by NCUA.
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