DMC Teacher Recognized by National Foundation September 26, 2024 The Herzog Foundation recognized twelve Teachers of the Year, including Des Moines Christian Middle School Bible Teacher Mrs. Julie Pickard. She was invited to Washington, D.C. for a special weekend of professional development opportunities and public acknowledgment of her contributions to the field of Christian education. “In Christian schools, exceptional teachers abound, and our 12 Teachers of the Year stand as shining examples,” said Herzog Foundation President Darrell Jones. “Selected for their remarkable dedication and innovative teaching methods, each recipient embodies excellence in the classroom." Herzog Foundation exists to catalyze and accelerate the development of quality Christ-centered K-12 education. Its vision is for families and culture to flourish through quality Christian education. Read the Herzog Foundation's feature on Mrs. Pickard, Christian education may be ‘the last light left on’ for America, says Julie Pickard, while making sure it shines brightly, in the online publication The Lion. Back