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Hart School District | Thursday, Sep 8, 2016

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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 District Teacher of the Year is Sarah Avanessian, an English teacher at Hart High School. Sarah is also one of 16 teachers being considered for Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year.

The entire list of Hart School District Teachers of the Year honored Wednesday night were:

Jerry Malkowski, Social Studies, Academy of the Canyons

Jennifer Klipfel, Science, Arroyo Seco Junior High

Jose Rosales, Special Education, Bowman High School

Ron Kasdorf, English, Canyon High School

Joshua Stimac, Social Studies, Golden Valley High School

Sarah Avanessian, English, Hart High School

Kezban Mansilla, Science, La Mesa Junior High School

Tammy Werth, Science, Learning Post

Mallory Howe, Social Studies, Placerita Junior High School

Peggi Stoffel, Instrumental Music, Rancho Pico Junior High School

Kirsten Shaw, Math, Rio Norte Junior High School

Brant Botton, English, Saugus High School

Laura Lopez (Luxmore), Special Education, Seqouia Charter School

Kellie Kontis, Social Studies, Sierra Vista Junior High School

Eve Itaya, English, Valencia High School

Julie Chang, Science, West Ranch High School

Mike Ehrhart, High School Diploma, Golden Oak Adult School

Selection criteria included personal growth, commitment, personal attributes and professional skills.

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.

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