Learning to read is one of the biggest milestones in a child’s early education, and the work that happens in those first few years can make a lasting difference.
Sarah Steffens is a K–4 reading interventionist at Elm Grove Elementary in the Fort Osage School District, and she has just been named Missouri’s 2027 Teacher of the Year. Her work focuses on literacy, early learners, and helping students find success in the classroom.