Meet Paige James, teacher at St. James Academy. Paige shows up for her students every single day — this week, we got to show up for her.

Meet Megan Staley, teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Ottawa. Her students weren't ready to share her — and we don't blame them. Megan gives everything to her classroom, and she deserves every bit of this.

Meet Amie Pendergast, teacher at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School in Shawnee. Amie is exactly the kind of teacher you hold on to — and now she's only getting better.

Meet Valerie Jamison, teacher at Bishop Miege High School. Every day she chooses her students. This week, we got to choose her right back.

Meet Patti Ehrman, teacher at Curé of Ars Catholic School. Her students' first instinct was to hold on tight. That reaction says everything about the teacher she already is.

Meet Kennedy Jerome, teacher at Nativity Parish School. Kennedy already has the heart for this work. Now she'll have the credential to match.

Meet Abby Murphy, teacher at Ascension Catholic School. Her students trust her completely. That kind of classroom doesn't happen by accident — Abby built it.

Meet Bridget Maloney, teacher at Ascension Catholic School. Two teachers. One school. Bridget is proof that great educators inspire everyone around them — including each other.

Meet Grace Jacobs, teacher at Holy Spirit Catholic School. Our final surprise of the week — and anything but an afterthought. Grace is exactly who this scholarship was made for.