Meet Katie Meier, a teacher who does an exceptional job preparing her students for careers in the medical fieldan area where the need has never been greater.See video below: One Class at a Time recognizes outstanding teacher at the Career CenterI come to work every day, and to know that youre making connections and helping students achieve their dreams is just a really cool opportunity, said Ms. Meier. I feel really lucky to get to do what I do. Were hoping that were helping fill that gap where were really working closely with a lot of our community partners to kind of find their need. EMS has a huge need, you know, here in our state, and so our EMT programour students are going right out into the field, working on a lot of volunteer ambulances around the community and giving back to the people whove helped support them.Q2, Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools, Western Security Bank, and City Brew Coffee have teamed up for One Class at a Time. It's a program that recognizes teachers who go above and beyond to help their students.And what are some of the fields shes prepping them for?We have students that are in dental school and in med school, nursing school, nurse practitioners, pharmacy, veterinary sciencejust kind of the gamut. They get to see it all and really see whats the best fit for them and their talents.Ms. Meier has been teaching for about 18 years, and she still revels in the knowledge, knowing her kids are out there making a difference.We have a really strong alumni network, and having the kids check in and tell us where theyre at now, or to see them back out in the community and doing what they set out to doand its just so rewarding.Her ultimate wish for them?I hope they find careers that make them happy and find fulfillment themselves because theres nothing better than going to work and loving what you do.Because she loves what she doesand does it so wellthe Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools was proud to present Ms. Meier with a $500 grant, proudly sponsored by Western Security Bank. She also received a $150 gift card from City Brew Coffee along with a few other gifts of appreciation. Congratulations.If you would like to nominate a deserving teacher, click here. ...read more read less