Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Teacher of the Year

A handful of parents have heard about my recent news and have asked that I share this news with all of you.

Each year the staff at each school in the district nominates a handful of teachers for Teacher of the Year. Staff in each building then vote on one teacher. I am excited to announce that I have been named the 2012-13 Glendale Teacher of the Year. I am thrilled to be the Teacher of the Year at Glendale. It's a tremendous honor. 

I couldn't do what I do each day without the amazing staff at Glendale. Glendale is not just a place I work, It's a home-away-from-home, it's family, it's friends and it's like no other place I've ever known. I also have to thank my students and the paras I work with daily for taking risks and trusting me. My students are the #1 reason why I strive to make learning relevant. I would also like to thank all of you as parents. Thank you for being flexible and willing to try so many new pieces of technology over the last 1+ years as we incorporate those pieces into various content areas. 

3 comments:

  1. Congratulations on your teacher awards! This is so well deserved and we are so FORTUNATE to have you at Glendale! Thank you for everything you do!!!

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  2. You deserve it Tom! I've considered you teacher of the year since we first met. :-) Congratulations on it being official. Thank you for caring and working as hard as you do.

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  3. Way to go! Congratulations on this honor, it is very well deserved! We feel so fortunate that A.J. has you for a teacher (and for 2 years)!!

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