One Class at a Time

Coachella Valley High School’s Women’s Empowerment Club heading to D.C. with support from Walter Clark Legal Group

Perla Penabler, a teacher at Coachella Valley High School, is known for empowering young women and inspiring them to reach their full potential. As the advisor for the school’s Women’s Empowerment Club, she is taking a group of students to a leadership conference in Washington, D.C. this week. Thanks to the generous support of Walter

Allie Anthony March 28, 2025 10:28 AM

One Class at a Time Recipients

One Class at a Time: Walter Clark Legal Group helps folklórico dance club raise money for costumes and shoes

Coachella Valley High School’s Women’s Empowerment Club heading to D.C. with support from Walter Clark Legal Group

One Class at a Time: Stephanie Sturgeon teaching life-saving skills at Cathedral City High School

One Class at a Time: Jessica Salomon’s ‘Sammy’s Closet’ provides essential items for students

One Class at a Time: Dedicated teacher serves as role model to deaf students

One Class at a Time: Stephanie Sturgeon teaching life-saving skills at Cathedral City High School

One Class at a Time: Jessica Salomon’s ‘Sammy’s Closet’ provides essential items for students

One Class at a Time: Dedicated teacher serves as role model to deaf students

“This is a Big Deal for Teachers”: Coachella Valley High School teacher using drones to teach cybersecurity

Alissa Cahill brings special education students real world experiences

Local art teacher awarded One Class at a Time award

Nursing staff at James Madison Elementary honored as One Class at a Time award winner

One Class at a Time winner James Adkins takes pride in recognizing ‘everyone on campus doing good things’

‘Getting more kids involved’ is a top priority for Shadow Hills High School choir teacher

‘I don’t feel like it’s a job,’ Lawrence F. Smith Court School teacher named One Class at a Time winner

Fueling students’ love of reading is key for One Class at a Time winner at Saul Martinez Elementary

Mental health awareness is highlighted by One Class at a Time winner at Coachella Valley High

Creativity and a safe environment are the focus for One Class at a Time winner at Toro Canyon

‘Building confidence and scores’ Saul Martinez Elementary teacher wins One Class at a Time

“It’s the kids that keep me going,” Shadow Hills High teacher receives One Class At A Time award

‘It’s only fair that I pay it forward,’ June One Class At A Time winner from Peter Pendleton Elementary

‘I love my work,” May One Class At A Time Winner teaches music at Landau Elementary School

April’s One Class At A Time winner helps students ‘use their voices in powerful ways to change the world’

‘Help kids grow and learn who they are beyond’ academics, March One Class At A Time winner

‘I just hope that I grow along with my students,’ February One Class At A Time winner

‘We’re working every day on something new,’ January One Class At A Time winner

“Our kids are learning functional life skills,” November One Class At A Time award winner

“Every single one of them has grown,” December One Class At A Time winner applauds students

Special Ed teacher at Ronald Reagan Elementary is October’s One Class At A Time award recipient

“Student don’t have advocates” Indio Special Ed teacher wins September One Class At A Time

“I’m overjoyed,” August One Class At A Time Winner shapes young digital production talent

May One Class At A Time winner focuses on enabling students to be ‘multicultural leaders’

3D printing offers a ‘reason to learn from mistakes’ April One Class At A Time winner