Angela Morrison’s students arrive at home, eyes bright with excitement, ready to tell their parents and siblings about the science lessons they’ve learned at school. “She pushes them to explore topics about space through presentations, reading, and talking to scientists, researchers, and space experts,” wrote one parent in a nomination for Morrison for Sunrise’s Teacher of the Year honor. “Our daughter comes home and talks about what she has learned in her science class with such passion and a spark in her eyes that I have not seen before.” An integral part of the SALTA program at Sunrise, Morrison challenges her students to do hard things. “While teaching outstanding lessons, she is simultaneously able to help students interact socially and form amazing friendships with each other,” wrote another parent. “She has always made herself very available and willing to discuss challenges my kids have experienced in the classroom — and help us work to find a solution.”’ Morrison communicates clearly and often with parents, letting them know what kinds of lessons will be taught in the coming week. Said one parent: “This is very valuable to me as a parent so that I am able to have more effective discussions with my kids about what they are learning and support them from home.”