Dorchester 2 names finalists for teacher of the year
By Diane Knich
The Dorchester School District 2 has announced its five finalists for 2009 Teacher of the Year.
The nominees are: Dr. Minnie Blackwell, an eighth-grade science teacher at Alston Middle School; Wayne Helmly, a chorus and piano teacher at DuBose Middle School; Anna Musselman, a seventh-grade science teacher at Rollings Middle School of the Arts; Debra Runyon, a health and physical education teacher at Oakbrook Middle School; and Jennifer Wilde, fourth-grade gifted and talented teacher at Beech Hill Elementary School.
A final selection committee comprised of community members and educators will interview the finalists in April. The 2009 district Teacher of the Year will be announced May 7 at a Teacher Appreciation Week event at Summerville High School.
Read more in tomorrow's editions of The Post and Courier.
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LifetimeLearner (anonymous) says...
Come on Debbie Runyon!!! She is a fabulous educator!!
March 31, 2009 at 6:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
momof5 (anonymous) says...
My vote is for Jennifer Wilde. All five of my children have attended public schools and Ms. Wilde stands out as one of our favorites. Exceptionally dedicated; engaging and genuinely interested in her students!
March 31, 2009 at 10:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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