IPS Christian Park School 82

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𝐼𝒫𝒮 𝐸𝐿𝐸𝑀𝐸𝒩𝒯𝒜𝑅𝒴 𝒮𝒞𝐻𝒪𝒪𝐿 𝒯𝐸𝒜𝒞𝐻𝐸𝑅 𝒪𝐹 𝒯𝐻𝐸 𝒴𝐸𝒜𝑅 🌟

Nuri Rodriguez is a dedicated kindergarten teacher at IPS Christian Park School 82, community leader, and youth advocate whose work is rooted in the values of the community that raised her. Growing up in a family that embraced diversity and service, she developed a strong foundation of empathy and leadership. Inspired by her mother’s career in nursing and her father’s work as a veteran educator, Rodriguez brings a deep commitment to servant leadership and compassion into everything she does.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Indiana State University and is currently pursuing a master’s in educational leadership at Western Governors University. Over the past six years with IPS, she has taught kindergarten and first grade while championing equity, integrity, and student well-being. Beyond the classroom, she mentors families and youth through organizations like Positive Character Girls Inc., Nur-Allah Islamic Center, and Muslim Voices of IPS, and remains committed to ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Principal Anna Simpson said Rodriguez is an exceptional teacher who maintains professional and meaningful relationships with students, families, and colleagues.

“She holds students to high standards academically, behaviorally, and socially, while encouraging them to hold themselves accountable in these areas as well,” the principal said. “Nuri displayed her dedication and skill when she jumped in to take over and teach two classrooms of students while her teammate was on leave. She has supported multiple staff members personally and professionally while also maintaining high standards for herself. Nuri is dedicated, respected, loved, and admired by students and staff alike!

Ms.Rodriguez fearless, and advocate, reflective, collaborative, and always building community with staff,students and families. This is one of the reasons she is our teacher of the year! Thank you for making 82 a better place to work!

Our third graders earned a camping day! They learned and worked in tents!

Our 4th and 5th graders did an excellent job presenting last week!

Come see our students present their wax museum projects tomorrow.!

Come celebrate Black History month with presentations from our 4th and 5th graders on 2/27 from 1-2pm!

Our third graders are reading to the final four!!!

Lots of joy and calculations happening in 5th grade math with Math Hoops!