Vancouver Educator Named State Teacher of the Year
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Dynamic teacher librarian is a catalyst for 21st century education |
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SEATTLE — Mark Ray, a teacher librarian at Skyview High School in Vancouver, was named Washington’s 2012 Teacher of the Year at an awards ceremony October 3. |
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On behalf of State Superintendent Randy Dorn, Assistant Superintendent Dan Newell congratulated the nine Regional Teachers of the Year and announced the State Teacher of the Year at Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. The event was hosted by EMP|SFM and the Charles Beresford Company. |
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Although unable to attend the event, Superintendent Dorn praised the group. “Mark and the 2012 Teachers of the Year represent our very best,” he said. “They are highly skilled and they have high standards for their kids, but they also know that relationships count and that great teaching happens one kid at a time.” |
Full story: http://www.k12.wa.us/Communications/PressReleases2011/TOY2012.aspx
OSPI - October 4, 2011