Teacher honored for youth development

Ashley Atkins presents fifth-grade teacher Jaci Gross with the Colville Confederated Tribes Youth Development Award. Gross was picked for the award via a student survey in the fall, said Atkins, director of the Indian Education Program at Lake Roosevelt Schools. "You deserve it," Atkins told Gross. "Thank you for your continuous support in Indian Education and looking out for, not only our Indian children, but everyone! Lake Roosevelt has the best! - submitted photo