The Day in the Life of Ms. Powell

About Me

Just a girl who loves to spread her aloha by teaching, eating, and seeing new places!

2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Semifinalist

2026 Local Leaders for Tomorrow Award Texas State Teachers Association

President's Award for Positive Influence on Accomplished Teaching

I was so shocked to receive the award as a NBCT Candidate from the Texas NBCT. The certification process encourages teachers to reflect on their practice, leading to improved instructional methods and student outcomes. It provides a comprehensive framework for teachers to assess their effectiveness and identify areas for growth. Achieving National Board Certification is a mark of excellence in the teaching profession. It signifies that a teacher has met rigorous standards and demonstrates a commitment to advancing their skills.

TSTA Advocate

I was honored to be on the cover of the TSTA Advocate Winter 2024 edition. I was grateful to attend the National Education Association (NEA) Global Fellowship program in the summer for 2024. I was the only educator selected for Texas and had an amazing opportunity to visit Costa Rica for 10 days. It's important for my students to get a global perspective of different types of living around the world. I was proud to represent my community and bring those experience back to my school.

KXAN Data: Teacher diversity slowing, what districts can do

NBCT Candidate Conversations

I am honored to be a part of this series to showcase everyone that has helped me get to this point and share my journey on my pathway to becoming a National Board Certified Teacher.

Spark Award Winner

I was one of six in the state as a finalist and was so proud to represent my school district! Science is my jam and I've has so many influential educators pave the way for me. Read More about it here.

H-E-B Excellence in Education Finalist

Today I was announced as one of five statewide finalists for H-E-B Excellence in Education for my category! I was so surprised to have everyone come in my classroom today and so excited to see H-E-Buddy! So honored for this award!

HEF Grant Winner

I won two professional development grants for this upcoming summer! I'm able to continue my motto of being a lifelong learner and share my experiences with my students. I was so honored to have received these two grants!

Superintendent Coin of Excellence Award

I was surprised during Red Ribbon Week with our Coin of Excellence Award! I was honored for all my hard work behind the scenes and love that they can see my passion for teaching!

NEA Global Fellow

Through The NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship, public school educators develop the knowledge and skills to integrate global competency into their daily classroom instruction, advocate for global competency in their schools and districts, and help students to thrive in our increasingly interconnected world.

22-23 Teacher of the Year

Today was definitely a day I will always remember! I always get breakfast tacos on Friday because food always puts me in a great mood

I was so shocked to see my Mom and Dad, plus my aunt and uncle were there! It totally caught me off guard! I’m so honored to be our schools First Ever Teacher of the Year It was a special moment to have them there My students were so proud of me

Everyone has me so wonderful and I love coming to school each day! My family is always supportive in finding ways to help out my classroom

As I reflect, I’m so grateful for every educator I have ever worked with. I have learned so much over the years! It goes all the way back to Erin Saiki who let me be her student teacher My Kanoelani ʻohana who has some of the best life friends ever! To my Kendall team helping me navigate teaching in a new state

Thank you Sunfield ʻohana for always being kind and Making it a fun place to be! Kaitlyn Wilson and Ms. Daniel have been a huge blessing! They have helped me tremendously adjusting to a new school and district! #feelingblessed #myheartisfull

H-E-B Excellence Award

As I finished my SY 21-22, I was presented an awesome award from the H-E-B Excellence in Education. I was a Statewide Semi-Finalist and couldn't have been more excited! It reminded me that all my hard work behind the scenes are paying off.

This year has been a great year for me to grow and try new things. Moving to a new district is never easy and especially when it's in a state you have never taught in. I had the best grade level team that helped me grow as an educator. They were the best group of girls that I could have asked for!

Hilltop Hunt Gold Prize Winner

I was so humbly honor to have won this grant for my district! Hilltop Hunt Securities had a series of riddles each day that were all Texas Related questions and answers. I was beyond shock and excited when I was notified that I had won!

2023 STR Star Award Nominee

Super excited to be a Nominee from Amplify Education for Science of Reading #SoRStarAward

We use Amplify to help collect all of our reading data! This allows me to stay accountable and keep my students on target!

Aloha, My name is Keke Powell and I am a food enthusiast, traveling junkie, and multi-award winner proud public school educator. I have learned so much in my seven years of teaching and I wanted to share some of my hobbies. I have recently relocated to Texas after 10 years of living in Hawaii. The cost of living continued to rise and felt that it was time to move to a new place. I am excited to be teaching second grade and my students are a lot of fun! I am excited to continue my journey as an educator in Texas and grow as a life long learner.

In Hawaii, I was a 5th grade teacher and absolutely loved my job! I have been at the same school and have taught grades 2nd-5th grade. I really enjoy having experiences with many different grade levels. I have bonded with many of my colleagues and have built a life long friendships. I believe I work at the best school and couldn't imagine teaching anywhere else. Math and Science are my two favorite subjects because I enjoy the thrill of trying new things.

When I am not teaching, you can find me in the kitchen. This passion came along during covid. Staying home for a year allowed me to have fun in the kitchen and try all types of recipes. I use cooking as an outlet from teaching and taking a break from school work. I enjoy trying new places.

Lastly, I LOVE to travel! I have seen many new places and try to travel at least four times a year. I believe life is short and we have to make the best of it. I am blessed that I have found a group of friends that like to travel as much as I do. We call ourselves the Aina Fam! This name came up one day because we all think of each other as family. Aina means island. They really are my island family! I wouldn't trade them for anything.

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