Vermilion County - Regional Office of Education #54

As an ATHS alumnus, Nathan Gayheart is clearly invested in giving back to his old high school. He is incredibly student-focused, always looking for ways to give his kids a head start, whether that's through teaching Dual Enrollment Chem 100 or prepping a second college-credit course for next year. Nathan is relentless about chasing down grants to fund his ideas, like his STEM outreach project where ATHS students lead lessons for local grade schoolers. He even started a STEM Student of the Month award to make sure hardworking kids get the credit they deserve. Students especially love the vibe in his classroom; he often plays old records while they work and even lets them bring in their own to listen to. Nathan is a student favorite and has done a great job of turning his classroom into a real community.