TPS Staff Named "Top 20 Under 40"

Posted on 09/13/2023

On August 22, two Topeka Public Schools staff members were surprised with the exciting news that they had been selected for the 2023 Topeka's Top 20 Under 40!

Ann Gorsuch, Principal of Scott Dual Language Magnet Elementary, and Eva Yerkes, School Counselor at Ross Signature Music Elementary, were selected from hundreds of nominees by the Jayhawk Area Council for their exceptional leadership as educators.

Congratulations Ms. Gorsuch and Ms. Yerkes!

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