Debra Sandoval, superintendent of Pleasant Valley Elementary School District, said Draper is an inspirational teacher with a passion for teaching. “Watching Ms. Draper teach is like watching a carefully planned, dynamic, and successful event providing a rich, seamless educational experience for every child,” Sandoval’s recommendation said. “Her zest for teaching and her obvious empathy for her students motivates them to work hard and to not be afraid to try something new.”