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Local Educators Honored For Excellence

Sonora, CA – The list is out for the 2016-17 “Excellence in Teaching” and “Career Achievement” awards handed out by the Tuolumne County Board of  Trustees and the Superintendent of Schools Office.

It has been a tradition since 1979 to recognize outstanding local educators and this year there are thirteen being recognized. Officials note that the teaching award is a way to “honor teachers and counselors who have gained the respect and admiration of the education community through their dedication, enthusiasm, and professional standards.” Career Achievement Award recipients must have at least 25 years of teaching experience. Officials say that it recognizes veteran teachers who have made “lifelong contributions to students, education and their community.”

The office provided this list of award winners:

‘Excellence in Teaching Award’:

‘Career Achievement Award’:

The winners will receive their awards at the Annual Boards of Trustees Dinner on Tuesday, April 25 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Black Oak Resort Conference Center. For more details contact Toni Combs at 536-2009 or tcombs@tcsos.us.

This post was last modified on 03/08/2017 7:00 pm

Written by Tracey Petersen.

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