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Since the first publish of this post, Steve Perkins has been named the 2014 Indiana Teacher of the Year! See the exciting surprise announcement here!
Since the publishing of this post in May, Mr. Steve Perkins has become one of ten, top ten finalists in the state of Indiana! Congratulations again Mr. Perkins. Watch the surprise video announcement of Superintendent Dr. Nikki Woodson, announcing to Mr. Perkins and his Latin class, the great news! (update- this link now includes ALL of the surprise announcements for Mr. Perkins, including the district announcement last may, the top ten announcement, the top 3 announcement, and the announcement of the Indiana Teacher of the Year)
Read the district press releases here:
Congratulations to Mr. Steve Perkins, Latin Teacher at North Central High School for being named the 2012-13 Teacher of the Year for Washington Township! Out of twelve nominees (one from each of the district’s seven elementary schools, three middle schools, North Central High School, J. Everett Light Career Center, and Hilltop Preschool), Mr. Perkins was chosen to be our district representative to the Indiana Department of Education for the state teacher of the year selection process, and will represent Washington Township at the statewide Teacher of the Year competition. Mr. Perkin’s nomination reads:
“As a master teacher, Mr. Perkins brings a “dead language”to life by demonstrating enthusiasm, strong communication skills and a willingness to infuse every lesson with creativity. His passion for learning is contagious and his ability to inspire young learners is to be admired. Before we identified the IB Learner Profiles in our schools, there was a balanced, caring, master communicator, knowledgeable , open-minded, principled, reflective thinker who developed inquiring students who were and continue to be risk-takers. Gratias ago vos magister!”
Congratulations Mr. Perkins! See the surprise announcement video here:
Thank you to the Washington Township Schools Foundation and these amazing supporters of Washington Township Schools:
Congratulations to the following outstanding Washington Township Employees:
2012-13 Nominated MSDWT Teachers and Teachers of the Year from their respective schools are:
Rachel Stein, Allisonville
Pam Teter, Crooked Creek
Katie Woodka, Fox Hill
Rebecca Reeves, Greenbriar
Heather Pitcock, John Strange
Megan Nichols, Nora
Natalie Rowe, Spring Mill
Angela Moore, Eastwood
Tyler Thiems, Northview
Kristal Clark, Westlane
Steve Perkins, North Central
Amanda Barth, Hilltop
Tyler Hindman, J. Everett Light Career Center
Outstanding First Year Teachers
Emily Alaimo, Crooked Creek and Shelley Mitchell, Westlane
Classified Employee of the Year
Wei-Chun Tsai, AV Anne Spaniol, CC
Emily Hollingsworth, FH Tracy Mount, GB
Nichole Henley, HT Clover Lacy, JS
Jake Skillman, NO Isabel Galicia, SM
Dan Mayorga, EW Lori Hall, NV
Dan Ragsdale, WL Robin Haskins, NC
Eddie Erickson, JELCC Kathy Hammel, CEC
Dede Heard-Johnson, Trans. Ruthann Neddo, CEC
Administrator of The Year Award
Mrs. Linda Lawrence, Westlane
Dr. Jon Milleman, Assistant Superintendent, MSDWT
2012-13 Superintendent Service Award
Each year the Superintendent recognizes a person or group of people in the community who have shown extraordinary support of Washington Township Schools, in unexpected ways. Thank you to these two organizations and the volunteers who spend tireless hours supporting our district:
St. Lukes United Methodist Church
Capital Group/American Funds