FHS business teacher named High School Educator of the Year

Flathead High School business teacher Caitlin Heuscher has been named the High School Educator of the Year for 2023 by the Kalispell Education Foundation. 

The foundation’s student board reviewed 483 anonymous nominations from students, parents, staff and community members before selecting Heuscher for the honor. In addition to her teaching role, Heuscher leads Flathead’s Brave Mentoring Program and represents Flathead as a DECA Board of Directors Officer.

“We are thrilled with the opportunity to highlight Mrs. Heuscher’s incredible dedication to her students,” said the foundation’s Executive Director Dorothy Drury. “Most of us can point to a favorite teacher from our childhood, and I imagine Mrs. Heuscher will be that for many. We are also grateful for the many students, parents, and community members who took the time to share gratitude with Kalispell Public Schools teaching staff by submitting a nomination.”