McCluer Math Teacher Selected for Peabody Energy Leaders in Education

Updated Sunday, 11:30 p.m.

Another Florissant educator has been bestowed a great honor by Peabody Energy.

Thursday, Peabody Energy Leaders in Education awarded McCluer High School math teacher Rega Wesley-Stewart $1,000 for her demonstrated commitment and compassion toward students. Stewart is one of 31 honorees of the St. Louis metropolitan area.

"Ms. Wesley-Stewart is an outstanding instructional leader," Gary Spiller, principal of McCluer High School, said. "She has the ability to both challenge and show compassion to our students, and we are so proud that she was selected for this recognition."

Wesley-Stewart strives to improve her community and school and encourages her colleagues to teach with their hearts and minds, according to a press release. She has also used different motivational tools for students, such as creating a program called, “Get It Done! Turn it in!” which motivates students to submit assignments on time.

“We are grateful for the inspiration Rega Wesley-Stewart provides to her students, and we applaud her leadership within the school community,” Greg Boyce, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Peabody Energy, said in a press release. “Rega is to be commended as an individual who excels in her profession, and we are pleased to recognize her as a Peabody Energy Leader in Education.”

This is the fourth year for the Peabody Energy Leaders in Education Program, which was started by Moore. She said the program honors anyone from school secretaries to cafeteria workers to custodians who have a positive impact on children’s lives.

The Educator of the Year program will be held Aug. 19 at the Hilton at the Ballpark.