GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – When one middle school teacher in Green Bay entered her classroom on Monday, she was given quite the surprise as she was selected as a recipient of the 2025 National 180 Awards.
According to a release from the Green Bay Area Public School District, Washington Middle School special education teacher Mollianna Fischer was selected as a recipient of the National 180 award.
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District officials say the 180 Awards program is organized by HMH, an adaptive learning technology company, to recognize the progress made by students in the areas of literacy, math, and personal development beyond just their academic pursuits.
The National 180 Awards are also given as a way to acknowledge the educators who help guide their students toward success.
This year, 397 nominations were said to be submitted throughout the country, with just 57 educators being selected as winners.
Mollianna’s anonymous nominator stated, “Mollianna not only provides an academic opportunity for her students to grow, but she also provides an opportunity for the students to take ownership of their learning and fosters their social emotional development.”
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Officials say the winners of the award were selected based on demonstrated improvements in reading or math while using Read 180 or Math 180, as well as showing dedication to other areas of academic growth.
Mollianna received her award through a surprise presentation in her classroom on Monday.
