There are many incredible teachers who devote their time, energy and heart to instructing students. They spend countless hours creating lesson plans, connecting with parents and building a rapport that will last a lifetime. Synthia Atkinson — though humble about her teaching, learning and community building talents — succeeds in those areas in ways that, quite frankly, we don’t often see. She is our positive behavioral interventions and supports leader and National Junior Honor Society sponsor and, within the past year, earned National Board Certification. At the Nest, we are better because of Synthia and all she does.