Longmont High School health teacher Ashley Beaudoin has been selected as this year’s CU Boulder Best Should Teach Gold Award recipient for St. Vrain Valley Schools. The award honors CU Boulder faculty and K–12 educators who exemplify excellence in teaching and a deep commitment to student success.
Beaudoin was nominated for her exceptional ability to connect with students, maintain high expectations, and foster a strong sense of belonging. She is also the visionary behind Longmont High’s peer mentoring program, which pairs upperclassmen with ninth graders to provide academic and social-emotional support. Thanks to her leadership, peer mentors can now earn concurrent enrollment college credit, explore careers in education, and contribute meaningfully to their school community.
She will be recognized at the Best Should Teach Lecture and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Glenn Miller Ballroom at CU Boulder. The event is free and open to the public.
The Best Should Teach Initiative was established in 1996 by lifelong educator Lindley Stiles and his wife, Marguerite, to celebrate excellence in teaching.