Rocio Ruiz of Torrington named Nspire Today!’s Teacher of the Week, sponsored by TC & More

Rocio Ruiz of Torrington has been named Nspire Today!’s Teacher of the Week, sponsored by TC & More in Scottsbluff.

Ruiz was a librarian clerk at Torrington High School this school year. Two weeks ago, she began working as a para professional education assistant at St. Joseph’s Children’s Home school in Torrington.

The full story on Ruiz, which includes why she got involved in education, why she’s enjoyed working with students in Torrington, and what her hobbies and interests are, will be printed in the next issue of Nspire Today! magazine. You’ll also be able to read the comments made by the person who nominated Ruiz for the Teacher of the Week honor.

For being named Nspire Today!’s Teacher of the Week, sponsored by TC & More, Ruiz will receive a $10 gift certificate to TC & More, which is located at 1621 Broadway Ave. in downtown Scottsbluff. Gift certificates may be picked up at TC & More.

TC & More, which is the only business in western Nebraska that sells educational materials, offers a wide selection of classroom decor for area teachers. In addition, TC & More offers home decor, gifts, purses, toys, and so much more. TC & More, which encourages people to “Like” its Facebook page, also provides free gift wrapping and a 10 percent discount for seniors and military personnel. 

If you would like to nominate an area teacher for Nspire Today!’s Teacher of the Week honor, you may do so by sending an email to jeff.fielder@nspiretoday.com or by mailing a letter to Nspire Today!, P.O. Box 454, Scottsbluff, NE 69363. Nominations may also be submitted by sending a text to 308-220-8865. 

In addition to being recognized online, teachers honored as the Teacher of the Week will also be recognized in Nspire Today! magazine. To sign up for a one-year subscription (12 issues) to the magazine, please send $15 to Nspire Today!, P.O. Box 454, Scottsbluff, NE 69363. To pay with a credit card, please call 308-220-8865.