Ms. Lauren Goffinet was awarded the 2026 WKU College of Education and Behavior Sciences Distinguished Educator Award for Belonging! Representatives from WKU's CBES Department and DCPS Superintendent Broughton were here to surprise and present Ms. Goffient with this award! A bit about the award is below:
This award honors an educator who consistently upholds high expectations for all students and creates a classroom environment where every learner—including those from federally accountable groups—feels valued and supported. It recognizes the commitment to all students as foundational to teaching and learning. The recipient exemplifies how belonging isn’t simply about access, but about helping every student thrive.
