May 12, 2025
Prince Honors Educators of the Year for 2024-2025 School Year
Pictured Left to Right: Rachel Maxwell, Dianna Taylor, and Felicia Mitchell
In the spirit of recognizing the commitment and dedication of the faculty at Prince Avenue Christian School, each year the school recognizes individual teachers as the Colossians 3:23 Educators of the Year, nominated by their peers as remarkable and doing “everything as unto the Lord”. Fourth-grade teacher Rachel Maxwell, middle school science teacher Dianna Taylor, and high school science teacher Felicia Mitchell are the 2024-2025 Prince Educators of the Year. Each received a crystal vase and a cash donation, which are given each year by a generous anonymous donor.
Rachel Maxwell has been a classroom teacher for nine years, four of them at Prince, where she has taught fourth-grade and coached Math Olympics. Mrs. Maxwell is described by her peers as patient and hardworking. “She is an instructional leader who has innovative ideas and ways to connect and engage with students, especially those who need additional help.”
Mrs. Maxwell values the work environment at Prince. “I greatly appreciate the respect and autonomy that teachers are given. There are so many excellent teachers who show great compassion for others, which encourages me in my work and my faith.” Mrs. Maxwell hopes that she is able to pass along her love of learning to her students. “My desire is that students leave my classroom as lifelong learners with an intense desire to read, question, and explore.”
Dianna Taylor has taught middle school science at Prince for five years. She is described by her peers as extremely knowledgeable in her field, where she consistently integrates biblical principles and scripture into her lesson content. “She routinely meets with students before and after school to provide additional instruction to help them thoroughly understand the content.”
Mrs. Taylor values the opportunity to work with a godly group of people who continue to help her grow spiritually and professionally, and she desires that her students graduate with a strong spiritual foundation. “My hope for my students is that they are able to use their academic knowledge to help others discover the truth in God’s word.”
Felicia Mitchell has been teaching high school science classes (Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, and Human Anatomy and Physiology) for five years and also serves as the advisor for the National Honor Society. Prior to teaching at Prince, she was a pharmacist and homeschooled her children. Dr. Mitchell is described by her peers as authentic, enthusiastic, and hard-working. “She is diligent in preparing relevant content and uses her subject area content to routinely point to the handiwork of God.”
Dr. Mitchell explains that teaching science from a biblical worldview is the best part of her job, and she does not take the opportunity lightly. “High school science is not always the easiest, but I enjoy helping students identify how they learn best; then we work together to foster growth and use those strengths to glorify the Lord.”