Iowa English teacher introduced by Obama as teacher of the year
By APThursday, April 29, 2010
Obama announces Iowa woman top teacher
WASHINGTON — A high school English teacher from Iowa who incorporates everything from singing to Facebook in her lessons has been recognized by President Barack Obama as the nation’s top teacher.
Obama introduced Sarah Brown Wessling on Thursday in a ceremony in the Rose Garden.
Wessling teaches 10th- through 12th-graders at Johnston High School in Johnston, Iowa.
Obama said teachers sustain the country’s democracy by creating an informed citizenry and engaged leaders.
The Council of Chief State School Officers cited Wessling’s passion and innovative approaches in selecting her to receive the annual honor.
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