Game Changer Award
SCM Game Changer Award
Each month, School City of Mishawaka (SCM) proudly recognizes one outstanding educator with the SCM Game Changer Award — an honor celebrating teachers who have made a measurable impact on student learning and growth.
This award highlights educators whose dedication, innovation, and support have led to significant academic progress for their students. While all SCM teachers are committed to helping students succeed, our Game Changer recipients go above and beyond in their efforts to inspire excellence.
May 2026 Honoree: Susan Carter
We are incredibly proud to present our May Game Changer Award to Susan Carter, an Essential Skills teacher for the Exceptional Learners Department at Liberty Elementary School. She is being recognized not only for her exceptional dedication to student growth and achievement, but also for her deep commitment to the broader school community and her active role serving on teacher leadership teams.
The results of her unwavering commitment in the classroom are truly outstanding. An incredible 100% of the students on her caseload passed the I AM Mathematics assessment, doubling the state pass rate of 50% and exceeding the district pass rate of 70%. Furthermore, 89% of her students passed the I AM English Language Arts assessment, significantly outperforming the state's 40% pass rate.
Susan Carter’s passion for her students, her ability to drive remarkable academic growth, and her dedication to elevating her colleagues through leadership make her a truly deserving recipient of this award.
PREVIOUS GAME CHANGER AWARDS
| MONTH/YEAR | AWARD WINNER |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | Tania Damiano & Holly May 4th Grade Teachers Battell Elementary School |
| March 2026 | Steve Kreinbrink Heath Science Teacher Mishawaka High School |
| January 2026 | Tracey Gradle Kindergarten Teacher Hums Elementary School |
| December 2025 |
Amy Gebby |
| November 2025 | Aryana Taylor 4th Grade Teacher LaSalle Elementary School |
| October 2025 | Katelyn Hale Resource Teacher Beiger Elementary School |
| September 2025 | Courtney Hahn Science Teacher Mishawaka High School |
| August 2025 | Jennifer Waite 3rd Grade Teacher Twin Branch Elementary School |