Award-Winning Teacher Ignites Student Passions | Jackson News

Noor Atarji, a dedicated multimedia instructor at Raymond High School, just won the prestigious Alyce Clarke Award—honoring educators who transform lives. Despite moving to the U.S. from Saudi Arabia at 16 and facing setbacks like low pay, she returned to teaching fueled by her students’ needs and her own childhood memories of kids struggling with basic needs. She teaches everything from photography to digital design, mentors students into discovering passions—including one who found his calling in photography—and even pays for snacks out of pocket. Her impact is undeniable: students and colleagues rave about her relentless support, culminating in a heartfelt group hug that says it all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fef6163bc13a4d44