2023-2024
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Ekuwah Moses
Engineering Teacher
D.L. Dusty Dickens Elementary School
Las Vegas, NV
As an educator, Ekuwah instills pride in her students and gives them the confidence to succeed, both in the classroom and beyond. She developed the Engineering Wall of Fame, which is located outside her classroom and is covered with student reflections and photographs. Students develop a purpose and see themselves as engineers through the Wall of Fame.
During her tenure, Ekuwah has also established herself as a leader for colleagues by hosting book studies focusing on integrating STEM across the curriculum to create deeper cohesion in STEM education at her school. Staff members often observe her instruction to gain insight into how she facilitates design challenges, strategies for reflective writing, vocabulary and diagramming strategies, and classroom management tips. Ekuwah also assisted the school administration in placing a large Title I order of STEM materials for the next school year to help teachers save money and provide accessibility to quality STEM education for students who may be economically disadvantaged.
Outside of school, Ekuwah has written two children’s books, including the #1 Amazon best-seller ‘My Name is an Address.’ The book uses alphabet letters to explain Moses’ life experiences, the meaning of her name, how it was chosen, and how her first and last name trace their origin back to a specific house in Ghana.
We and National Life Group are proud to have Ekuwah as this year's Grand Prize winner and are giving her $10,000 to share with her school, plus a trip to Maui in May. Learn more.
“I am honored and grateful to have my work nationally recognized in such a spectacular way. I truly appreciate the work it took to orchestrate the heartwarming surprise ceremony at my school. There were so many profiles of outstanding LCOY nominees, and I am humbled to be selected for doing what I love.”
GRAND PRIZE FINALISTS
These educators have received $5,000 from the National Life Group Foundation to be shared between a $2,500 individual award and a $2,500 donation to their school or district.
LIFECHANGER AWARD WINNERS
These educators have received $3,000 from the National Life Group Foundation to be shared between a $1,500 individual award and a $1,500 donation to their school or district.
SPIRIT AWARD
SPOTLIGHT AWARD
Social Worker
Bowling Green R-1 School District
Bowling Green, MO