Northlake Hills teacher Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin was named a California Teacher of the Year, Castaic school officials announced Thursday.
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The state of California has nearly 300,000 teachers, and Oxhorn-Gilpin has been chosen as one of five representing California, officials said.
Oxhorn-Gilpin is a first and second grade multi-subject teacher at Northlake Hills Elementary School, where she has been teaching for 11 years.
“Erin [Oxhorn-Gilpin] is a true champion for every child and makes the most of every moment with her kids. She brings a passion for teaching and the teaching profession to Northlake Hills,” said Principal Erin Augusta. “She infuses problem solving, critical thinking and technology into all her lessons.
Whatever the activity is…it is a joyful one and full of learning! Students and parents are thrilled to be a part of the Room 8 “family,” said Principal Erin Augusta, We are beyond proud of Erin and her well-deserved honor.”
In a news release issued today by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, “Erin Oxhorn-Gilpin uses creativity and hands-on lessons to teach her students the basics of reading and writing—one example being a unit on snails where students learned about them via a picture book, snail races, and snail mail.
Her students were inspired to give back to the community after receiving Chromebooks through a local grant, and organized a fundraiser for the local animal shelter, donating the money raised and learning how they could continue their partnership.”
Castaic Union School District Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Janene Maxon said of Oxhorn-Gilpin, “Erin recognizes needs and moves forward. It is that “moving forward” attitude that makes her one of the best teachers ever. Erin is always reflective, always thinking of ways in which to improve planning next steps for our students’ continued progress.”
“Teaching is an ever-evolving profession, requiring teachers to embrace change and a growth mindset. I strengthen and improve the teaching profession because I never lose sight of what is best for my students. I always put kids first!”
Oxhorn-Gilpin may be reached at Northlake Hills Elementary at (661) 257 4560 or eoxhorn@castaicusd.com.
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