Sixteen of the best teachers in the William S. Hart Union High School District were recognized as Teachers of the Year by the Governing Board Wednesday.
Selection criteria included personal growth, commitment, personal attributes and professional skills.
Julie Huffman (center), Hart District Teacher of the Year
The District Teacher of the Year is Julie Huffman, a chemistry teacher at Golden Valley High School. Julie is also one of 16 teachers being considered for Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year. She was one of seven teachers in the Hart District chosen two years ago to help transition and implement the Next Generation Science Standards.
In addition to Julie Huffman, the other teachers honored Wednesday night were:
Robert Walker, Academy of the Canyons
Jonathan Nez, Arroyo Seco Junior High School
April Soria, Bowman High School
Alexis Crane, Canyon High School
Paula Bae, Hart High School
Kathleen Clare, Hart @ Home
Chris Rippe, La Mesa Junior High School
Frank D’Elia, Placerita Junior High School
Tami Pearsall, Rancho Pico Junior High School
Crystal Hilstein, Saugus High School
Patricia Hibbert, Sequoia School
Rebecca Skye Ostrom, Sierra Vista Junior High School
Brian Stiman, Valencia High School
Ron Manalastas, West Ranch High School
Stella Theuer, Golden Oak Adult School
The California Teacher of the Year program, which began in 1972, has brought recognition to exemplary teachers, paying tribute to their resolute efforts. With the District’s many outstanding teachers, the staff takes pride in identifying and honoring its own heroes of Hart District classrooms.
Twelve science teachers from the William S. Hart Union High School District have been chosen to participate in NASA’s Airborne Astronomy Ambassadors program called SOFIA, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy.
Seventeen William S. Hart Union High School District Teachers of the Year for the 2016/17 school year were recognized by the Governing Board Wednesday.
The William S. Hart Union School District Board of Governors will recognize the district's 2018-2019 Teachers of the Year at the board's next regular meeting Wednesday night, Sept. 26.
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13 Comments
Woo I know a few of those teachers and they deserved it
yay Mrs Bae!!!
THAT’S MY MOMMA BAE Paula Elizabeth
Congrats Crystal
Ellen Perez, isn’t that Alexis on the right?
Marci Becklin why indeed it is
Alexis!! Woot!!
Way to go Crystal!!!!!
Crystal Hilstein!!! Love you congratulations
Rob Hall is awesome!
After having quite a scandal, I am happy to see Coach Stiman standing tall up there. Way to go bud.
Congratulations Paula!!!
Wat to go Paula! Congrats.