Dr. Steven Kurtz -- Empowering Minds, Ensuring Excellence

Dr. Steven Kurtz was selected as one of West Ada's Rookie of the Year teachers in May. This Owyhee High School science teacher was a successful surgeon in Las Vegas for 25 years. When he retired and moved to the Treasure Valley, he decided on a career change to pass along his love of science to students. He’s killing it! This non-traditional “novice” instructor is ready to Empower Minds, and Ensure Excellence in year two...