Kelso superintendent thanks teachers, 'the heart of our schools'

Kelso superintendent thanks teachers, 'the heart of our schools'

"The impact of a teacher extends far beyond academics by building confidence, igniting curiosity, and shaping the future for generations to come."

Julie Kelso: Spelling bees, brownies and a big impact - KNOM Radio Mission

Longtime Nome resident Julie Kelso wears a lot of hats. She’s the President of the Nome PTA, sponsors the annual spelling bee, organizes the school’s community calendar, and even serves as a substitute math teacher. Despite all of this, for the near-two decades that Kelso has contributed to Anvil City and Nome Public Schools, she’s never taken a paycheck. Anvil City’s Principal, Lisa Leeper, has worked with Kelso since 2008. “She’s …