Tioga Junior High educator Miranda DeCrane is being recognized as this week’s Classroom Hero for her dedication to empowering students and helping them discover their own potential.

With 18 years of experience in education, DeCrane focuses on building self-confidence in her students, encouraging them to recognize their individual strengths. She believes that when students learn to see what they are capable of, they are better prepared to face and overcome even the most challenging obstacles.

DeCrane also credits fellow educator Heather Tiley, an eighth-grade social studies teacher, as someone who continually amazes her with a positive impact on students. She describes Tiley’s passion for her subject matter as unmatched and inspiring.

Known for her student-centered, compassionate, and reflective approach to teaching, DeCrane exemplifies the spirit of the Classroom Hero program by helping students unleash their own “teaching superpowers” and grow both academically and personally.