The Rotary Club of Sun Lakes (RCSL) congratulates Brian Riesen, physical education teacher at CUSD Haley Elementary School, for being named RCSL February 2026 Teacher of the Month. Sara Zion, who nominated Brian, stated that Brian meets a wide range of physical and emotional needs of his students and creates a supportive and engaging learning environment.
RCSL congratulates Annell Schmerfeld, sixth-grade teacher at Chandler Traditional Academy (CTA) – Liberty, for being named RCSL March 2026 Teacher of the Month. Mary Rinne, who nominated Annell, stated that Annell adapts to student individual needs and always looks forward to new and creative ways to teach and reach students.
RCSL Teacher of the Month Chairperson, Becky Kerr thanks RCSL corporate members Earnhardt Automotive and TrustBank who jointly sponsor the $700 check given to each RCSL Teacher of the Month.
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Photo: Teacher of the Months presentation: Ruston Reynolds, representing Earnhardt Auto Centers, RCSL Rotarian Becky Kerr, Annell Schmerfeld, Brian Riesen and RCSL Club President Ed Anderson.