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The 2010 Ohio Teacher of the Year is from CH-UH
December 22, 2009 UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, OH -
Natalie Wester, a third-grade teacher at Gearity Professional Development School, was named the 2010 Ohio Teacher of the Year. State Superintendent Deborah Delisle made the surprise announcement at her school on December 17 during an assembly.
“Natalie Wester, our 2010 Teacher of the Year, excels at giving every student a strong foundation, recognizing hidden potential and guiding students to find excellence within,” Delisle said.
Wester was nominated by her principal, Sherry Miller. “Ms. Wester has very high expectations for our students and for herself as the lead learner. She walks into the building everyday prepared to both challenge and nurture all of our students,” Miller said.
Natalie Wester has taken a leadership role in the partnership between the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City Schools and John Carroll University. She serves as a mentor teacher, as a data liaison, and a participant in instructional strategies.
The Ohio Teacher of the Year serves as a spokesperson for Ohio teachers. Upon request, she makes public appearances across the state during the school year while still serving as a classroom teacher. Professional activities include attending state education meetings; providing state or local workshops in her area of expertise; making speeches; serving on state committees; and responding to educational issues from education groups, policymakers, and the media.
The Ohio Teacher of the Year serves as a spokesperson for Ohio teachers. Upon request, she makes public appearances across the state during the school year while still serving as a classroom teacher. Professional activities include attending state education meetings; providing state or local workshops in her area of expertise; making speeches; serving on state committees; and responding to educational issues from education groups, policymakers, and the media.
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