Quest program teacher Amy Leffler celebrated by One Class at a Time.

Amy Leffler, a teacher in the Quest gifted program in Billings, was recognized by the One Class at a Time program and received a $500 grant and a $150 City Brew Coffee gift card; her students are working on local projects that include food insecurity and water solutions.

In Billings, partners Q2, the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools, Western Security Bank and City Brew Coffee run a program called One Class at a Time that recognizes teachers. Amy Leffler teaches in Quest, the district's program for gifted and talented students. Her classroom emphasizes creative problem-solving and leadership linked to real-world community needs. Students are currently developing projects focused on issues such as water solutions and food insecurity. Key details: - One Class at a Time is a recognition program run by Q2, the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools, Western Security Bank and City Brew Coffee. - Amy Leffler is a Quest teacher and has more than 23 years of classroom experience. - Her students are exploring community projects including water solutions, housing ideas, bike trails and responses to food insecurity. - The class connected with the Education Foundation to learn about local needs and has considered ideas such as backpack meals and school food pantries. - Leffler received a $500 grant sponsored by Western Security Bank, a $150 City Brew Coffee gift card, and additional surprises. Summary: The recognition highlights Leffler’s long service and the classroom’s focus on community-centered problem solving. The award package included a $500 grant and a $150 gift card. Undetermined at this time.