Tonja Pass brings her joyful spirit to work every day! She works with our most challenging students but approaches each day with a positive and hardworking attitude. Her classroom is bright, inviting and an environment where students thrive. Tonja uses her compassion, creativity and humor to make connections and build strong relationships with her students and their parents. She also sets a wonderful example for her colleagues of what a professional and passionate teacher looks like even on very difficult days. Elizabeth Scott Elementary is honored to have Tonja as our Teacher of the Year.