I am so excited to know that people think I'm doing an OK job:) I had the best day of teaching ever on our last day of school this year. I am so, so, so excited to be voted "Primary Teacher of the Year" for our district. How great is that to love your job and be recognized for it! The Superintendent came to our last hour of school. Our principal always has his band come in and they play a couple of songs. The kids think they are at a rock concert... it's really cool. Anyway, Superintendent Bezek stood in front of us and with out me knowing anything he announced the big news. I got the warmest applause ever from 650 of my favorite kids and 40+ coworkers! The feeling was wonderful! Thanks to all!!!
The 2010 Primary Teacher of the Year recipient is Art Teacher Nichole Hahn of Rogers Elementary School. Hahn was nominated by four different individuals, who note, “she uses visual thinking strategies as a tool to help students be successful,” "she encourages students to believe in their skills and believe in themselves,” and "she is a leader by example in our building.” Hahn actively volunteers with the Arts Alliance and teaches during the summer with Community Education.
That is so awesome! What a cool way to end the school year!
ReplyDeleteBig, Big messy-gluey-glittery-paint-covered KUDOS to YOU!!!! I wish this could be printed on the front page of every newspaper touting the awesomeness of your art program and encouraging other schools to aspire.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you, and more happy for the students who get to have you as their teacher!
Oh my! Trisha, you are so kind! Thanks so much. I love your enthusiasm. Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! It's about time someone took note of an art teacher and selected her for honor. Your school sounds like a fun place to be - so often we are forgotten as the academics are rewaraded (when we know they need us to help them succeed!) You should be smiling all summer..
ReplyDeleteYAY! I am so happy for you. It means a lot when schools recognize the arts. You have an awesome art program!!! I am happy to be sharing in the news too. I was selected as teacher of the year too for my school!!! Art teacher's unite! We should make a secret handshake, superpower or something!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Nichole! How cool to be so honored and appreciated by your colleagues. And what a great blog you have here too!
ReplyDeleteMe again, just had to share your great news, so I posted about it on my blog:)
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So thrilled for you! I'm honored to have watched your enthusiasm and dedication with the kids all year (for the last 5 years actually!). You've inspired the artists in my children for sure! I sent you this video, but am adding the link here in case anyone reading your blog wants to see your reaction live and hear some of Dr. Bezek's comments.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC74adYo9Xg
Also, be watching for an article in the North Crow River News about you next Monday, June 21.
Thanks Mindy-- You do such a nice job covering our school. I enjoy everyone of you kids. It is a joy to teach them!
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