CASTAIC TEACHER AMONG THE BEST WOMAN ONE OF 12 EDUCATORS HONORED.Byline: Daily News CASTAIC - A kindergarten kindergarten [Ger.,=garden of children], system of preschool education. Friedrich Froebel designed (1837) the kindergarten to provide an educational situation less formal than that of the elementary school but one in which children's creative play instincts would be teacher from Castaic Elementary School elementary school: see school. was among a dozen county teachers named Wednesday as Teachers of the Year. Claudia DiMonte, who was honored at a reception in Glendale, was nominated nom·i·nate tr.v. nom·i·nat·ed, nom·i·nat·ing, nom·i·nates 1. To propose by name as a candidate, especially for election. 2. To designate or appoint to an office, responsibility, or honor. for her caring, dedication and professionalism in touching the lives of kindergarten students struggling to learn English. ``She's one of those extraordinary teachers ... where it's so natural for her. She's consistently a caring, strong instructional leader,'' Principal Rhonda Steinberg said of DiMonte, who is fluent in English and Spanish. ``She's respected by parents and colleagues. DiMonte was also instrumental in writing the application that earned Castaic Elementary a California Distinguished School honor for the 2001-02 school year, Steinberg said. The winners will now be eligible for the California Teacher of the Year award, and the five state winners will be up for the national Teacher of the Year The National Teacher of the Year is a professional award in the United States. The program began in 1952, as a project by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), and aims to reward excellence in teaching. It is sponsored by ING. award. ``The teaching profession as a whole does not receive the status that it deserves. There is no more important work done in our country today, and this event is one way to bring the teachers some recognition,'' said Glendale Unified School District The Glendale Unified School District is a school district based in Glendale, California, United States. The school district serves the city of Glendale, portions of the city of La Cañada and the unincorporated communities of Montrose and La Crescenta. Superintendent Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is an American former professional football player who has also made his mark as an actor and social activist. . DiMonte agreed. ``This is our chance to see that our work is being recognized,'' she said. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) DiMONTE |
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