Wednesday, Oct. 5 is World Teachers' Day, a time for the population to take a moment and celebrate the individuals who make a difference in children's lives. The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a global entity that focuses on public outreach and started World Teachers' Day back in 1994. Since the beginning of the event, schools, organizations and others have held countless festivities to celebrate outstanding teachers.
Let's take a look at a few of the more recent educators who have been recognized for their exceptional work in the U.S.
Oklahoma's exemplary educator
The Ada News, a local publication in Oklahoma City, recently reported that third-grade teacher Michelle Clonch has been recognized as one of the Rising Star Educators in the state by the Oklahoma Department of Education. According to the news provider, the department awards six educators with this distinction annually. Clonch has already gained some notoriety around her area and state thanks to the immense effort she puts into teaching her students, and her uniquely powerful skills as a leader.
A native of Oklahoma, Clonch served in the U.S. Army after graduating from high school and has largely applied the lessons she learned in the military to her teaching style. However, she did note that she has had to make some adjustments to better serve her students.
"A lot of the management that I would use for a squad - or for a company - would be the same that I use in here," Clonch told the Ada News. "The management of over-explaining everything so that there aren't very many mistakes. And if you make it very simple, then there shouldn't be mistakes. And if there are, you can focus on that person that's making the mistake."
A young star in Kansas
A recent article in 6News Lawrence - a local station in Kansas - explained why Margaret LaPiana, a second-grade teacher who has only just begun her professional career, was given the Lawrence Horizon Award this year. The news provider argued that the rookie educator stepped in and put forth one of the most legendary performances as a teacher her colleagues and superintendent has ever seen. Both inside the classroom and outside of it, LaPiana immediately began to earn her stripes, creating tight bonds with her highly diverse class of second graders and helping out other teachers throughout the school.
With American classroom diversity - especially in grade schools - growing greater by the year, the country will need more teachers like LaPiana to give them the education, guidance and support younger generations need to thrive. At the end of the day, educators play a massive role in every community, and you should take the time this World Teachers' Day to recognize their efforts and successes.
And to all the educators out there, we wish you a very happy World Teachers' Day, and thank you!
Let's take a look at a few of the more recent educators who have been recognized for their exceptional work in the U.S.
Oklahoma's exemplary educator
The Ada News, a local publication in Oklahoma City, recently reported that third-grade teacher Michelle Clonch has been recognized as one of the Rising Star Educators in the state by the Oklahoma Department of Education. According to the news provider, the department awards six educators with this distinction annually. Clonch has already gained some notoriety around her area and state thanks to the immense effort she puts into teaching her students, and her uniquely powerful skills as a leader.
A native of Oklahoma, Clonch served in the U.S. Army after graduating from high school and has largely applied the lessons she learned in the military to her teaching style. However, she did note that she has had to make some adjustments to better serve her students.
"A lot of the management that I would use for a squad - or for a company - would be the same that I use in here," Clonch told the Ada News. "The management of over-explaining everything so that there aren't very many mistakes. And if you make it very simple, then there shouldn't be mistakes. And if there are, you can focus on that person that's making the mistake."
A young star in Kansas
A recent article in 6News Lawrence - a local station in Kansas - explained why Margaret LaPiana, a second-grade teacher who has only just begun her professional career, was given the Lawrence Horizon Award this year. The news provider argued that the rookie educator stepped in and put forth one of the most legendary performances as a teacher her colleagues and superintendent has ever seen. Both inside the classroom and outside of it, LaPiana immediately began to earn her stripes, creating tight bonds with her highly diverse class of second graders and helping out other teachers throughout the school.
With American classroom diversity - especially in grade schools - growing greater by the year, the country will need more teachers like LaPiana to give them the education, guidance and support younger generations need to thrive. At the end of the day, educators play a massive role in every community, and you should take the time this World Teachers' Day to recognize their efforts and successes.
And to all the educators out there, we wish you a very happy World Teachers' Day, and thank you!
