Ciz, Deromedi named Champions for Children

Hot Springs County School District #1 has announced two of the four Champions for Children this year, Nichole Ciz and Brandon Deromedi.

Each year the district chooses four champions and one of those lucky four will be selected at the school district’s Teacher of the Year for 2019.

Ciz comes to Thermopolis from Wheatland with her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Chadron State College along with a minor in vocal music.

She began her career at Ralph Witters Elementary in 2010 and taught kindergarten for four years before moving on to teaching first grade.

In 2014, Ciz received her Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Grand Canyon University and is now not just the Kinder-boost teacher but is the district’s grant coordinator as well.

Ciz was chosen as a Champion for Children because of her positive impact on students, compassion and generosity as well as her leadership.

Deromedi grew up in Worland, graduating in 2003, before moving on to the University of Wyoming where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Helath Promotion-Athletic Training in 2008. He completed his Master’s Degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Educational Administration in 2010.

He is currently the fifth and sixth grade PE and health teacher as well as the district’s activities director.

Deromedi was chosen as the second Champion for Children because his passion for student success as well as his own lerning is evident in everything he does.