Inspiring Minds

Kelli teaches science and Agriculture, coordinates the Health and Career and Technical Education programs, and she directs the Future Farmers of America chapter at Mohawk Jr/ Sr High School in Marcola.

Nate Guadagni has been teaching yoga, qigong and meditation full time for almost 20 years.

Bülent Güneralp is an opera crossover baritone, voice teacher and coach.

Marilyn Hinson is a fitness educator at the Downtown Athletic Club in Eugene. Two of Marilyn's longtime students, Caroline Moore and Liz Coleman, nominated Marilyn as an Inspiring Mind, sharing that she keeps them inspired to embrace the movement of their bodies.

Meet Patrick Clarke, the 2025 Oregon Small Schools Association's Teacher of The Year.

Alex Brooks shares her appreciation for Amanda Boyce, Student Support Specialist for Greater Albany Public Schools.

Meet Gary Spalter, musical director at the Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center.

Sixth grader Emory Inman reflects on his time in Adam Shepard's 4th grade class at Eugene's Edgewood Elementary School.

Parent Liz Bruno shares her appreciation for Sheldon High School's Megan Perdue.

Meet Emma Garner, Education Program Manager with the Middle Fork Willamette Watershed.