# 3rd-Grade Teacher is Cultivating a Safe and Empowering Environment: Meet Shavonya Coleman, Our June 2026 Honoree

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Podcast: [Inspiring Teachers: The Honored Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inspiring-teachers-the-honored-podcast-7096081)
Published: 2026-06-01T12:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://honored.podbean.com/e/3rd-grade-teacher-is-cultivating-a-safe-and-empowering-environment-shavonya-coleman-june-2026-honoree/
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## Resource

Shavonya Coleman, a 3rd-grade teacher at Positive Tomorrows in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is the recipient of our June 2026 Honored National Teaching Award. She was nominated for this award by the parent of her student, Serenity. Joining Shavonya in this episode are Serenity and Serenity’s mom, Krystle. Positive Tomorrows is a school serving families experiencing homelessness. They offer kids stability and quality education while giving parents the support they need to create a better life. You'll hear about: - Shavonya's journey to becoming a teacher. - The impact Shavonya has had on Serenity and Krystle. - Shavonya's dedication to meeting students where they are and creating a safe environment for students to learn. - The impact of Positive Tomorrows on students and families. You'll also hear from NiKole Nickerson, the Senior Regional Partnerships Manager at TEACH.org North Carolina. She shares about a teacher who left an incredible impact on their journey in our segment "Teachers Who Inspired". NiKole combines a deep empathy and passion for education with a BA in History and an M.Ed in Social Studies Education, and an MPA, with an Ed.D in Higher Education Leadership on the horizon. Her passion for education drives her work, creating impactful programs and initiatives. Links Mentioned: - Read more about Shavonya's story: https://www.honored.org/honoree/shavonya-coleman - Nominate a teacher for our Honored National Teaching Award: https://www.honored.org/nominate/ - Read the incredible nomination for Shavonya: https://www.honored.org/nominees/shavonya-coleman/ - Learn more about TEACH.org: https://teach.org - Follow TEACH.org on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachorg/ - Learn more about Positive Tomorrows: https://www.positivetomorrows.org/ - Follow us on Instagr…

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