Sixteen teachers with the William S. Hart Union High School District were recognized as teachers of the year by the governing board on Wednesday.
“Recognizing our outstanding teachers is one of the best nights of the year,” said Superintendent Mike Kuhlman. “These 16 teachers have shown an ability to connect at the deepest level during one of the most challenging years we’ve had in education.” The District Teacher of the Year is La Mesa science teacher Shelley Turski, who was also named one of 16 Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year.”
The entire list of Hart School District Teachers of the Year honored Wednesday night were:
- Robert Walker from Academy of the Canyons
- Heather Coo from Arroyo Seco Junior High School
- Sheryl Valenzuela from Bowman High School
- Steven Rector from Canyon High School
- Hannah Mistry from Castaic High School
- Courtney Straka from Golden Valley High School
- Diana De La Maza from Hart High School
- Shelley Turski from Las Mesa Junior High School
- Don Musella from Learning Post Academy
- Elizabeth Leon from Placerita Junior High School
- Melinda Wignal from Rancho Pico Junior High School
- Mitzi Mandel from Rio Norte Junior High School
- Ashley Winkler from Saugus High School
- Kathlee Coleman from Sierra Vista Junior High School
- Jennifer Burrill from Valencia High School
- Heather Frame from West Ranch High School
“I thank them for their dedication and commitment to serve our students,” Kuhlman said.
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